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Shaq's New Slam Dunk League: $500K Prize!
24 Jul
Summary
- Shaquille O'Neal debuts Dunkman, a professional slam dunk competition.
- New series 'Game Day Murders' explores sports-related true crime cases.
- Dunkman World Championship offers a $500,000 prize on August 25.
Shaquille O'Neal has launched Dunkman, a new professional league dedicated to competitive slam dunking. This venture partners with Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports. The league's events lead up to a World Championship on August 25, where contestants can win $500,000. Broadcasts air on TNT and stream on HBO Max.
Concurrently, O'Neal executive produces and features in the Investigation Discovery series 'Game Day Murders.' This six-episode show, hosted by Lindsay Czarniak, explores profound true crime stories connected to the sports world. It features firsthand accounts from those close to the victims.
The series revisits infamous cases, including the murder of NFL player Sean Taylor and the slaying of MLB player Dernell Stenson. It also examines the murder-for-hire plot involving NHL player Mike Danton and the 2003 disappearance of Baylor basketball player Patrick Dennehy. O'Neal expressed his passion for true crime, aiming to honor victims with respect while uncovering lesser-known details.
O'Neal also discussed the decline of NBA dunk contests, citing a lack of top talent participation. He aims for Dunkman to reignite excitement around slam dunking, celebrating it as the sport's most spectacular element.
