Shaquille O’Neal’s professional dunk league competition show “Dunkman” will swish into a second season in 2027. The project hails from Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports, which is a co-creator and equity partner in O’Neal’s league. More cities, more countries, team battles and a junior division for the next generation.
We’re building the future of the sport.” Running from the end of the NBA season through the start of NFL and College Football season, dunkers will compete around the world to earn their place in the professional league. This year, there will also be team competitions and a junior division for athletes 15-and-under. Dunkers must qualify in a series of open-competition events in front of a panel of professional judges before progressing to the big leagues.
Last year’s inaugural season saw success with nearly 6 total viewers on TNT Sports, as well as 1.5 billion video impressions on social media. Twenty-four dunkers competed across four live events before Cam Hazzard was crowned the Dunkman World Champion and claimed the $500,000 grand prize. We are in the early stages of what this property will become.” “Dunkman” and the league, according to a statement, are “designed to elevate the sport of dunking with structure, storytelling, stakes and world-class competition.” O’Neil, 15-time NBA All-Star-turner-rapper, is “Dunkman”’s founder and commissioner.
The show is presented by Authentic Brands and TNT Sports. TNT Sports is a co-creator and equity partner in the Dunkman League.
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