Summary
Shaquille O'Neal is launching a new professional league focused on dunking called "DUNKMAN." The league will start its first season this summer, featuring 24 top dunkers competing for a world championship title and a $500,000 grand prize.
Key Facts
- Shaquille O'Neal is starting a professional dunking league called DUNKMAN.
- The league will begin its first season this summer.
- DUNKMAN will feature 24 of the best dunkers competing in a new league format.
- The championship winner will receive a grand prize of $500,000.
- O'Neal announced DUNKMAN during the men's NCAA Tournament National Championship broadcast.
- The league is partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery, Authentic Brands Group, TNT Sports, and Eli Lilly and Company.
- Matches will be aired on TNT, TBS, truTV, and HBO Max.
- Shaquille O'Neal will act as the league's commissioner.
