Overview
- Dunkman, which O’Neal announced Tuesday, will stage a 24-player tournament judged by a jury, and he will run the league rather than compete.
- The winner will receive $500,000 and claim the title of world champion.
- Organizers indicate a summer 2026 launch and say the field will include some international athletes.
- O’Neal said he created the league after calling recent NBA All-Star dunk contests poor and wants a stage built for elite dunkers.
- The format builds on a 2025 U.S. TV dunk show, with media ties to TNT Sports reported as part of the rollout.