The Dunk King

The Dunk King (2016-2017)

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TNT is setting out to find the best dunker on the planet. The Dunk King, an all-new reality competition series, offering ballers the opportunity of a lifetime. To make the leap from obscurity to celebrity and win a cash prize of $100,000. Who will make their dreams a reality? Who will be "The Dunk King"?

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ScheduleMonday - Sunday (daily) at 00:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E04FinalsMay 23, 2017
S02E03SemifinalsMay 21, 2017
S02E02Qualifying Round Part 2May 19, 2017
S02E01Qualifying Round Part 1May 17, 2017
S01E04FinalsMay 24, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Dunk King' premiere?

'The Dunk King' premiered on May 16, 2016.

Who is the host of 'The Dunk King'?

'The Dunk King' is hosted by Terrence J.

In which city was the first season of 'The Dunk King' shot?

The first season of 'The Dunk King' was shot in Atlanta, Georgia.

Who were the judges for the first season of 'The Dunk King'?

The judges for the first season of 'The Dunk King' were Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith.

Who won the first season of 'The Dunk King'?

Porter Maberry won the first season of 'The Dunk King'.

How much was the cash prize for the winner of the first season of 'The Dunk King'?

The cash prize for the winner of the first season of 'The Dunk King' was $100,000.

Who is the only contestant to win 'The Dunk King' twice?

Jordan Kilganon is the only contestant to win 'The Dunk King' twice.

Who is the tallest contestant to compete in 'The Dunk King'?

Myree Bowden, who stands at 7 feet tall, is the tallest contestant to compete in 'The Dunk King'.

Which NBA player made a cameo appearance in an episode of 'The Dunk King'?

Minnesota Timberwolves' player, Karl-Anthony Towns, made a cameo appearance in an episode of 'The Dunk King'.

How many rounds are there in a typical season of 'The Dunk King'?

Four rounds are typically conducted in a season of 'The Dunk King'.

In which year did 'The Dunk King' introduce a four-person judging panel instead of three?

'The Dunk King' introduced a four-person judging panel in 2018.

Who were the judges in the fourth season of 'The Dunk King'?

The judges in the fourth season of 'The Dunk King' were Shaquille O'Neal, Chad Ochocinco, Gilbert Arenas, and Terrell Owens.

In which city was the 2019 season of 'The Dunk King' shot?

The 2019 season of 'The Dunk King' was shot in Los Angeles, California.

How tall is Chris Staples, a popular contestant on 'The Dunk King'?

Chris Staples stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches tall.

Which contestant attempted to jump over a car during the 2019 season of 'The Dunk King'?

Guy Dupuy attempted to jump over a car during the 2019 season of 'The Dunk King'.

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