Ausar Thompson Shares Excitement for Upcoming Dunk Contest: “I’m Ready to Showcase My Skills” – Ausar Thompson expressed his enthusiasm about participating in the upcoming dunk contest, emphasizing the importance of honing his skills over the summer. He mentioned his desire to practice a variety of dunk techniques, stating, “I think I could do some cool stuff.” It has been nearly three years since he has worked on his dunking, but with dedicated practice, he believes he can excel in the competition. Ausar also shared his admiration for Mac McClung’s incredible dunking abilities, particularly highlighting McClung’s famous car dunk and a stunning 360 reverse dunk that didn’t receive as much attention. Furthermore, he was impressed by Stephon Castle’s performance, noting that Castle surprised him with his impressive vertical leaps and ability to dunk on defenders. -via For The Win / February 18, 2025