Key takeaways:
- Dominique Wilkins and Dwight Howard will headline the five-judge panel for the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk.
- Former champions Nate Robinson and Brent Barry join the panel; the fifth judge will be an NBA ID member rep chosen by fans.
- Dunk contestants include Carter Bryant, Jaxson Hayes, Keshad Johnson and Jase Richardson; the event is Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. ET at the Intuit Dome.
- NBA ID members can vote on each dunk (scores 40–50); their averaged vote counts as one of five judge scores.
H2: Judges named for 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk
The NBA announced a star-studded judging panel for the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk. Hall of Famers Dominique Wilkins and Dwight Howard headline the group. They are joined by three-time dunk contest winner Nate Robinson and 1996 champion Brent Barry.
H3: A mix of legends and winners
Wilkins, a two-time Slam Dunk winner (1985, 1990), brings decades of dunk contest history. Dwight Howard, who won the contest in 2008, and Nate Robinson (2006, 2009, 2010) add former-champion credibility. Brent Barry, the 1996 winner, rounds out the former-player judges.
H3: Fans pick the fifth judge
The fifth judge will be the NBA ID Member Rep — a role open to one of three creators. Fans can vote to choose among shooting coach Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews, comedian Druski, or Dude Perfect co-founder Tyler Toney. The NBA shared the selection prompt via an X post: https://x.com/NBAAllStar/status/2021303908044267954. Fans can also cast their votes here: https://nba.smart.link/uypu1aff3
H2: Contestants and format
The AT&T Slam Dunk will start at 5 p.m. ET on Feb. 14 at the Intuit Dome. The field features San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes, Miami Heat’s Keshad Johnson and Orlando Magic’s Jase Richardson.
H3: How scoring works
After each dunk, NBA ID members on the app can select scores from 40 to 50. The NBA ID Member Rep’s presented average will count as one of the five judge scores, combined with the four former-player judges to determine each dunk’s final score.
H2: What to watch
All eyes will be on Carter Bryant as he represents the Spurs in a contest known for highlight-reel creativity and high-flying athleticism. With experienced former winners on the panel, expect judges to reward originality and execution.
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https://x.com/NBAAllStar/status/2021303908044267954
H4: Broadcast and viewing
AT&T Slam Dunk is part of All-Star Saturday. Fans can watch the contest live on Feb. 14 as part of the NBA All-Star weekend coverage. The announcement and related All-Star event pages are available on NBA.com.
Expect the judges’ mix of Hall of Famers, past contest champions and a fan-selected creator to shape a memorable dunk contest in Inglewood.
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