15 Year Old Recreates the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest

I tried to recreate the biggest dunks from the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest—Mac McClung, Trey Murphy III, Jericho Sims, and KJ Martin—outside on an 8’6″ rim. I was 15, 5’10”, and it ended up being one of my favorite low-rim sessions.

• Trey Murphy 360 off the backboard pump. Caught it and pumped it cleanly.
• Jericho Sims armpit in the rim. I used the net to help like he did.
• KJ Martin backscratch reverse windmill. One of the harder ones, but it felt good when I hit it.
• BTL self alley windmill. Tossed it to myself, went between the legs, and finished strong.
• Reverse 360 windmill. Like Vince did originally—smooth spin, good power.
• Mac McClung “540/360 reverse.” My favorite of the day and probably my cleanest dunk of the whole session.

For Mac’s first dunk I didn’t have two people to jump over, so I used one instead. Next time I’ll raise the rim and try to do it harder.

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Dylan Haugen

Dylan Haugen is a professional dunker, content creator, and host of the Dunk Talk podcast. He built his career by combining elite athletic performance with a passion for storytelling, creating content that highlights the culture and community around dunking. Through his work, Dylan helps athletes and entrepreneurs grow their personal brands by sharing their stories and building a strong digital presence. His mission is to inspire others to turn their passions into platforms for lasting impact.

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