Dwight Howard, Dominique Wilkins, Nate Robinson Headline 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Judges

The NBA announced Tuesday that former players Dwight Howard, Dominique Wilkins, Nate Robinson and Brent Barry will be the judges for this year's Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend.

All four are former winners in the event. Robinson won it three times, Wilkins twice and Howard and Barry are each one-time winners.

The final judge will be selected by a fan vote, with social media personalities Tyler Toney, Lethal Shooter and Druski the finalists.

This year's Dunk Contest participants are San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes, Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson and Orlando Magic rookie guard Jase Richardson. Three-time defending champion Mac McClung declined to defend his crown.