When the San Antonio Spurs selected Carter Bryant with the No. 14 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 attractive athletic talent. This feature was put on display during the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Bryant stunned fans inside the Los Angeles Clippers' Intuit Dome on All-Star Saturday and scored 50 across the board after an East Bay slam in the second period. The 20-year-old forward fell short in the finals against Miami Heat's Keshad Johnson, but still put in a great performance in his native California.
Carter Bryant all 50!
Carter Bryant went high for this dunk
- ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 15 February 2026
Bryant jumped off the floor and performed what might have been the best dunk of the night. Unfortunately, he missed a sure chance of winning the competition and was forced to settle for second place. The former Arizona talent can still take great pride in posting a perfect score.
Bryant still has a lot to learn, but he's already making remarkable 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. One can only learn a lot from a six-game sample size, but the young player is quickly earning the trust of his teammates and the coaching staff.
He should also earn more fans after his viral jam. Keep an eye on Carter Bryant.
