Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will participate in the NBA slam dunk contest during All-Star Weekend, sources revealed. Duren, a first-time All-Star, accepted an invitation to the event. He joins Jaxson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers and Carter Bryant, a rookie from the San Antonio Spurs, in the contest field. This adds excitement to the upcoming All-Star festivities.

At 22 years old, Duren was selected as a reserve for the All-Star Game. The 6-foot-10 center, drafted 13th overall in 2022, is averaging 18.0 points and 10.7 rebounds for the Pistons this season. His athleticism makes him a strong contender. The competition is expected to be fierce, with fans eager to see his performance.

All-Star Weekend will take place February 13-15 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The dunk contest is scheduled for February 14. Duren's inclusion brings increased attention to the Pistons. The fans are excited to see what the young player will bring to the competition. The event is one of the most popular during All-Star Weekend.