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Shaquille O'Neal Unveils $200K Dunk Competition 'Dunkman' Premiering in 2025
18 Nov
Summary
- Shaquille O'Neal launching new show 'Dunkman' featuring 40 top dunkers
- $200,000 prize money and trophy up for grabs
- Show to premiere on December 4, 2025, on TNT, TruTV, and HBO Max

In a major announcement, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is set to launch a new dunk competition show called 'Dunkman' in December 2025. The show, which will premiere on December 4, 2025, at 7 pm ET, will feature 40 of the world's top dunkers competing for a $200,000 prize and the coveted 'Dunkman' trophy.
Shaq, who is currently an NBA analyst, revealed the details of the new show on his Instagram account. The 30-second trailer showcased some of the most impressive dunk moves that viewers can expect to see on the show. Shaq promised that the competition will be intense, stating, "I have assembled the best dunkers in the world. Each ready to throw down for the title. But only one will walk away with the trophy."
The 'Dunkman' show will be broadcast across three major networks: TNT, TruTV, and HBO Max. This move is expected to attract a wide audience and raise the bar for dunk competitions in the future. With the massive prize money and the involvement of a basketball legend like Shaquille O'Neal, the 'Dunkman' show is sure to be a must-watch event for fans of the sport.




