Bulls Rookie Matas Buzelis to Compete in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
A Chance to Showcase Skills
In what has long been the hallmark event of the NBA All-Star weekend, Chicago Bulls rookie and Chicago-area native Matas Buzelis will get the chance to showcase his skills in the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest. Buzelis will join two-time defending champion Mac McClung, Andre Jackson Jr., and Stephon Castle in this year’s event at the Chase Center in San Francisco, home of the Golden State Warriors.
A Milestone for the Bulls
Notably, Buzelis’ participation Saturday marks the first time a Bulls player has taken part in the contest since 2007, when Tyrus Thomas finished fourth out of four contestants, behind Dwight Howard, former Bull Nate Robinson, and Gerald Green. Before that, the latest Bull to take the spotlight on the Saturday night event was Scottie Pippen in 1990, two years after Michael Jordan completed his second of back-to-back victories in iconic dunk contests.
A Lone Representative for the Bulls
Buzelis is also the lone Bulls player taking part in this weekend’s festivities, with the club not having any representatives in the three-point contest or skills challenge.
The Slam Dunk Contest
The Slam Dunk Contest will air on TNT at 7 p.m. CST, marking the final season that TNT will air All-Star weekend events. Under the new NBA deal starting in 2025-26, NBC will air the 2026 All-Star Game, marking the first time the network will air the game since 2002, the final season in NBC’s previous deal with the NBA.
Conclusion
Matas Buzelis’ participation in the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest is a significant milestone for the Chicago Bulls, marking the first time a player from the team has competed in the event since 2007. The contest will be a great opportunity for Buzelis to showcase his skills and entertain the crowd at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
FAQs
* When is the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest?
+ The contest will air on TNT at 7 p.m. CST.
* Who is participating in the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest?
+ Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls), Mac McClung (two-time defending champion), Andre Jackson Jr., and Stephon Castle.
* When is the 2026 All-Star Game airing on NBC?
+ The 2026 All-Star Game will air on NBC, marking the first time the network will air the game since 2002.
