The San Antonio Spurs took Castle with the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NBA draft out of UConn. Castle was the Big East freshman of the year as the Huskies won the national championship. The rookie has started 25 games for the Spurs this season and is averaging 11 points, three rebounds and two assists this season.

Jackson will be joining rookies Stephon Castle and Matas Buzelis in the All-Star Weekend spectacle. The Bucks' 23-year old has started 32 games for coach Doc Rivers this season and plays 17.3 minutes per game. While his numbers don't stand out, he provides a strong defensive impact and is the best athlete on the team, excluding Antetokounmpo.

The four-man field for the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest is set. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic's Mac McClung—the two-time defending Slam