The Spurs’ Carter Bryant fell short in the NBA slam dunk contest despite a perfect 50 slams
When is it San Antonio Spurs selected Carter Bryant with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the consensus was that he was a raw prospect who would need at least a few years to develop before becoming a reliable contributor. The organization took the risk, in part, because of his eye-popping athleticism. That trait was exposed for all to see during the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Bryant dazzled the fans at the Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome on Saturday in the All-Star game, scoring 50 points in a second-round sweep of the East Bay. The 20-year-old forward fell short in the finals against Miami Heat’s Keshad Johnson, but still put on a show in his native California.
CARTER BRIANT ALL 50’s!
Carter Bryant was HIGH for this dunk 😤
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 15, 2026
Bryant bounced off the floor and nailed what might have been the best dunk of the night. Unfortunately, he missed a sure chance to win and was forced to settle for second place. The former Arizona talent can still take pride in posting a perfect score.
Bryant still has a lot to learn, but he’s already making noticeable progress in his first NBA season. The 2024 McDonald’s All-American is enjoying a promising February, averaging 9.0 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 44.0 percent from 3-point range in just 16.7 minutes per contest. There’s only so much to learn from a six-game sample, but this young player is quickly earning the trust of his teammates and coaching staff.
He should also earn more fans after his viral jam. Watch out for Carter Bryant.
2026-02-15 01:35:00
