Orlando Magic rookie guard Jase Richardson is recovering after a difficult fall in his second dunk at the NBA dunk contest on All-Star Saturday night.
Richardson scored 45.4 in his first dunk attempt and needed to catch up with a strong second dunk. He tried to throw one off the backboard but ultimately slipped and hit his head on the court.
Jase Richardson almost Just died pic.twitter.com/LpdcbUN5gG
— John (@iam_johnw) February 15, 2026
Richardson Falls In Dunk Contest
Richardson scored a 43.4 on his second dunk, eliminating him from advancing to the second round. Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes was also eliminated, leaving San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant and Miami Heat guard Keshad Johnson in the final round.
Fans can watch the conclusion of the dunk contest on NBC or stream it on Peacock.
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