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Categories: SPORTS

Shaquille O'Neal launches Dunkman dunk league

Entities: Mac McClung · Shaquille O'Neal · Dwight Howard · TNT Sports · Vince Carter

Overview

In early July 2026 Shaquille O'Neal announced Dunkman, a 24‑player professional league devoted solely to competitive dunking. Backed by Warner Bros. Discovery, Authentic Brands Group, Lilly and Credit One Bank, the inaugural season kicked off on July 21, streamed on TNT and HBO Max, with weekly qualifiers leading to a $500,000 World Championship in Atlanta on Aug. 25. O'Neal later promoted the league alongside a showcase of two custom 1964 Chevrolet Impalas—one a low‑rider, the other a jet‑boat hull—tying the launch to his personal‑branding efforts.

The league’s debut arrived on Aug. 4, when the 54‑year‑old legend attempted a two‑handed dunk during a pre‑show practice. He missed the rim, fell to the court and the clip went viral, but quickly recovered to complete a powerful dunk and hang on the rim for several seconds. The event featured the same 24 competitors, including Mac McClung, and a judging panel of former NBA stars such as Vince Carter and Dwight Howard. Organisers said Dunkman aims to showcase emerging talent while providing a platform for legends to demonstrate enduring skill.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Shaquille O'Neal falls on dunk attempt in DUNKMAN league debut

    Shaquille O'Neal fell on a dunk attempt during the DUNKMAN league debut but later completed a powerful two‑handed dunk, with former NBA stars on the judging panel.

  2. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Shaquille O'Neal shows off custom Impala jet‑boat and launches Dunkman dunk‑competition league

    Shaquille O'Neal unveiled two custom 1964 Impalas—one a road car, one a jet‑boat replica—and announced the Dunkman dunk‑competition league with a $500,000 prize while commenting on LeBron and Giannis.

  3. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Shaquille O'Neal launches Dunkman, first professional dunking league

    Shaquille O'Neal announced Dunkman, a pro dunking league debuting July 21 on TNT/HBO Max, featuring 24 elite dunkers, a $500 000 prize, and commentary from Vince Carter and Draymond Green.

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