The second-year forward called the invite to the Rising Stars game an "honor" but explained why he had to pass on a second attempt at the dunk contest.

LeBron James made it clear he has no interest in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, bluntly dismissing the idea at age 41.

Three-time defending dunk champ Mac McClung revealed he wouldn’t be participating in this year’s NBA dunk contest.

That performance has led to people getting excited for the Dunk Contest to be held during All-Star Weekend. Even JJ Redick entered the conversation, joking that the NBA invited James to the competition like Lakers big man Jaxson Hayes.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has never competed in the Slam Dunk Contest over his 23-year career, but head coach JJ Redick joked that the league will try to get the 41-year-old involved after his three slam dunks during a 142-111 road win over the Washington Wizards on Friday evening.