Over the years, Giannis Antetokounmpo's reactions have oftentimes been featured on the cameras during the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest.
The Milwaukee Bucks star, who participated in the event way back in 2015, clearly gets into the most thrilling competition of the NBA's All-Star Saturday night lineup. It makes sense, given that Giannis is among the most electrifying dunkers in the game himself. Many have wondered if the Greek Freak would ever do the event again, and he hinted that he just might consider it.
Giannis would dunk, but he wants another high flying player in there
After watching Mac McClung win the Dunk Contest for the third consecutive year, players and fans alike were simply in awe of his brilliance. It appears that McClung, who kicked off the competition by leaping over a car, inspired a few high-level NBA players to contemplate participating in the festivities next season.
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, an athletic freak that plenty of people have been asking to see in the contest, posted on social media that it is running through his mind, saying, "mac might make me decide to dunk." Morant wasn't alone in voicing his interest in dunking, as Giannis Antetokounmpo chimed in and replied to Morant by saying, "If you do it. I’ll do it with you."
If you do it. I’ll do it with you 💯 https://t.co/dsKglTiTca
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) February 16, 2025
These two in the Dunk Contest would be must-see television. Even better, if these two decided to give it a go, two other stars would also likely come forward to play alongside them. While McClung has injected some excitement into the event over the last three years - and no disrespect to any of the other players who have participated - getting clear-cut stars in the event like Giannis or Morant could give the event a shot in the arm, especially if McClung is retiring from the event, as he's hinted.
It would be fascinating to see what the Milwaukee Bucks star has in his bag of tricks during a contest like this, but fans will have to wait a year to see if the forward ultimately decides to go forward with it.
With Andre Jackson Jr. participating but falling short in this year's Dunk Contest, the Bucks still don't have a winner in franchise history. Could Giannis Antetokounmpo continue adding to his lore and win the first as a Milwaukee Buck? At this point, it wouldn't be surprising. For now, Giannis needs to catch up on some needed rest over the All-Star break.