The Dunk King

About The Dunk King

The Dunk King is high-flying, adrenaline-fueled competition series, first aired in 2016, which presents a fresh and exciting spin on basketball. This show is all about those who can slam dunk with style, innovation, and extreme athleticism. Qualifiers from across America compete head-to-head for a whopping $100k, with the goal of impressing an esteemed panel of judges and earning the title of 'The Dunk King'.

Making / Production

Created by Endemol Shine North America and being filmed in different locations, The Dunk King had a production team headed by the executive producers that include Jesse Collins, Rob Smith, Georgie Hurford-Jones, Rupert Dobson, and Chris Wagner.

Actors

• Kenny Smith: He plays himself - a host showcasing his ability to engage contestants and viewers alike.
• Terrence J: Serving as the Show's host, he demonstrates his presenting skills, known for his previous roles in TV shows.
• Charles Barkley: He plays himself as judge showing his vast knowledge of basketball and sharing insightful comments on contestants' performance.
• Shaquille O'Neal: He acts as a judge, he critiques the contestants' dunks with humor and expertise gathered from his past as an NBA player.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Dunk King set a record for the highest-rated premiere of a reality show on TNT channel.
• Season 2 of the show was launched during the NBA Playoffs 2017.

Awards

The Dunk King, as a show, has not yet won any awards.

Quotes

• Kenny Smith: "This is not a game. This is The Dunk King!"
• Charles Barkley: "If you can jump high and have creativity, you can be The Dunk King."

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's soundtrack is mainly composed of pulsating, energetic tracks that underscore the high-flying, intense basketball action.
• Popular songs from current chart-toppers are often used during key moments in the competition.