Keshad Johnson Claims 2026 Slam Dunk Title, Leaping Over E-40

Miami Heat's Keshad Johnson, a second-year forward, won the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Inglewood, CA. He defeated Carter Bryant in the final, scoring 97.4 points after a 92.8 first round. Johnson, an Oakland native, showcased showmanship, including leaping over rapper E-40. He becomes the third Heat player to win the event. Undrafted in 2024, Johnson averaged 2.9 points and 1.8 rebounds in 37 games for the Heat, having played college at San Diego State and Arizona. He expressed gratitude and encouraged dreaming with "crazy faith."