Keshad Johnson, winger of Miami Heat, won the title from Concurso of Enterradas during the All-Star The player overcame Carter Bryant, from San Antonio Spurs, in the final round with consistent dunks that guaranteed the victory. The competition took place on the night of Saturday, February 14, and marked the fourth Heat title in the event’s history.
Damian Lillard, guard of Portland Trail Blazers, beat Concurso of Arremessos of Lillard achieved 29 points in the final round, while Booker recorded 27. Essa was Lillard’s third victory in the event, equaling historic marks.
The night also included Shooting Stars, won by Team Knicks, made up of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and former player Allan Houston. Eles scored 47 points in the final against Team Cameron.
Performance in the final of Concurso of Enterradas
Keshad Johnson secured the title with a solid run in the deciding round. Sua final dunk, a running windmill from the key area, received high marks from the judges and sealed the winning score of 97.4 accumulated points.
Carter Bryant started strong with a between-the-legs dunk that earned a perfect 50 on some criteria. However, the Spurs player failed to attempt a reverse dunk after bouncing off the backboard and opted for a 360-degree repeat, resulting in 43 points in the last execution.
Johnson had already impressed in the first round by jumping over rapper E-40 with his left hand behind his head. Essa dunk earned 47.4 points and qualified the winger for the final.
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Highlights of Concurso by Arremessos by Três Pontos
Damian Lillard returned to the court in an official event after recovering from Aquiles’s hamstring injury. The point guard recorded 27 points in the first round and raised it to 29 in the final, enough to overcome Devin Booker.
Booker, from Phoenix Suns, advanced with 30 initial points, but missed the shot that could have tied on the last attempt. Rookie Kon Knueppel, from Charlotte Hornets, also reached the final, but only scored 17 points.
Other participants included Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Maxey, Jamal Murray, Bobby Portis Jr. and Norman Powell. Lillard is now part of the select group of three-time champions alongside Larry Bird and Craig Hodges.
- Final round key scores:
- Damian Lillard: 29 points
- Devin Booker: 27 points
- Kon Knueppel: 17 points
Profile of champions and team context
Keshad Johnson entered the NBA as undrafted in 2024 and played just 21 games for Heat this season, averaging 3.1 points. The victory represents Concurso’s first title from Enterradas to Heat since Derrick Jones Jr., in 2020, and the franchise’s fourth overall.
Carter Bryant, selected 14th in the previous draft by Spurs, averages 3.4 points in 43 games. The two athletes attended the university of Arizona, although at different times.
Johnson demonstrated wingspan and impulsion in dunks that exploited his 2.01 meter height. Consistency prevailed over riskier attempts at Bryant in the decision.
Judges and participants eliminated in dunks
The panel of judges featured legends such as Dwight Howard, Dominique Wilkins, Brent Barry, Julius Erving and Corey Maggette. Eles evaluated creativity, difficulty and execution criteria in each dunk.
Jaxson Hayes, from Los Angeles Lakers, and Jase Richardson, from Orlando Magic, were eliminated in the first round. Hayes attempted a dunk similar to that of Johnson in the final, but did not advance.
Bryant opened the competition with a full 360 and windmill that yielded 49.2 points in the opening round. Johnson responded with a reverse on the baseline and the jump on E-40.
Victory at Shooting Stars and evening schedule
Team Knicks dominated Shooting Stars with 47 points in the final. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined accurate shots from different positions on the court.
Team Cameron, with Kon Knueppel and Jalen Johnson, got 38 points. The event brought together pairs of current players with an NBA legend on each team.
Saturday’s program started with Concurso of Três Pontos, followed by Shooting Stars and ending with Enterradas. Todas the competitions took place at Intuit Dome, home of Los Angeles Clippers.
Recent competition history
Damian Lillard won back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024 before the injury layoff. The return in 2026 consolidated his specialty in long-distance shots.
Miami Heat accumulates achievements in 1993, 1995 with Harold Miner, in addition to the recent one with Johnson. The franchise demonstrates a tradition of athletes with athletic capacity for the event.
The night attracted global attention for returning stars and newcomer performances. The events precede the main Jogo of the Estrelas, scheduled for Sunday.
Details of the most notable dunks
Johnson performed a between-the-legs dunk under the basket in the qualifying round. The maneuver was surprising due to its difficult angle and precision in finishing.
Bryant responded with his own bounce on the table for a reverse attempt in the final. The failure to execute paved the way for the opponent’s victory.
The judges prioritized completeness and style in scores that ranged from 43 to 50. The competition maintained a high technical level throughout the night.
