In response to Ja Morant’s challenge, Zach LaVine reposted Morant’s message on X and hinted at a potential return.

Mac McClung has won the event for three straight years, topping LaVine's two-straight wins earlier in his career. After McClung won the dunk contest again, Ja Morant sent out a tweet, saying he might have to join the event. He then followed up asking LaVine and Aaron Gordon what was up.

Mac McClung's third consecutive NBA slam dunk contest title Saturday night prompted responses from around the league, and a possible return from Zach LaVine. As McClung put together a performance that included leaping over a Kia sedan,