According to experts, Mac McClung is the favorite to repeat as the 2024 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest

The awaited NBA All-Star 2024 Slam Dunk Contest is almost here. Just a few hours for the begining of the All-Star Saturday, which will be featuring a rather unique edition of the dunk contests. Jaylen Brown will be competing, making the first All-Star player appearance in the event in many years.

As a preview of one of the most anticipated events of All Star Weekend, The Athletic's Shams Charania has published the list of the favorites to win the dunk contest, where in addition to Brown there will be Mac McClung, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jacob Toppin, according to betting odds, and the order is pretty much what was expected at the beginning.

4. Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Miami Heat (+800).

Miami's rookie, according to experts, is the least likely to win the dunk contest trophy. It is true that Jaquez Jr. has had several dunks throughout his first NBA season, but due to athletic conditions it is also true that he does not have the advantage of his rivals.

3. Jacob Toppin - New York Knicks (+800).

Obi Toppin's brother is considered by experts to have the same possibilities as the Miami Heat player. A spot ahead, precisely because of those better athletic conditions.

2. Jaylen Brown - Boston Celtics (+500).

Jaylen Brown's second place finish may come as a surprise, especially considering that he will be the main attraction of the contest night. However, there is an expert ahead of him who already shined last year, and who has really been preparing for a night like tonight for a long time.

1. Mac McClung - Orlando Magic (-270).

The favorite by far for the experts. With last year's title already under his belt, McClung is a natural born killer, and with a great repertoire he hopes to amaze again as he did last year, breathing new life into a dunk contest that seems to have passed it's worst hours.