Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)
The hearts of NBA fans around the world probably sank when it was announced that Zion Williamson would not be competing in this year’s dunk contest.
Instead, the contest that has become one of the most anticipated events of all-star weekend will be headlined by Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers, Obi Toppin from the New York Knicks, and Cassius Stanley from the Indiana Pacers. It’s not a star-studded field and Williamson would have added plenty of pizazz in addition to his dunks, but it should still be a fun time.