All eyes had been on Bronny James on Monday because the 2023 McDonald’s All-American Sport festivities turned to the Powerade JamFest.
The dunk contest has been a historic bullet level for a lot of basketball greats, from Vince Cater and Zion Williamson to Blake Griffin and, after all, LeBron James.
Final yr’s occasion threw down much more notoriety as South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins turned the primary feminine athlete to win the competition.
Would it not be Bronny’s flip atop the high-flying expertise?
His above-the-rim show actually made a press release.
BRONNY JAMES DUNK CONTEST. 🔥🔥
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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 28, 2023
Act 2 had an help from his brother, Bryce.
Bronny James JUST DUNKED OVER HIS BROTHER! pic.twitter.com/7eHdpjPZ4h
— 👑 Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) March 28, 2023
SportsCenter Subsequent dropped in with an ideal mixture of nostalgia…
It’s within the genes 🧬 Bronny James off to a BIG time begin within the McDoanld’s dunk contest 😤 @McDAAG pic.twitter.com/cu7dWVNpkN
— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) March 28, 2023
… however alas, ultimately, Bronny’s efforts got here up quick, with the Sierra Canyon (Calif.) standout needing a number of makes an attempt to efficiently full his dunks.
He would end in second place, simply behind Duke commit Sean Stewart, which created an all-Blue Devils winners circle for the evening.
Duke sweeps the competitors tonight!
Jared McCain wins the 3-point contest
Sean Stewart wins the dunk contest
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— Ryan Lommen (@TheDukeNation) March 28, 2023
Though historical past didn’t repeat itself, the attainable likelihood at JamFest glory was nonetheless enjoyable to look at!
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