Dunkman Finals Deliver One of the Greatest Dunk Nights Ever
What started with 48 of the best professional dunkers on the planet came down to four finalists, one rim, and one last dunk to decide it all.
On December 18, 2025, Dunkman delivered a finals episode that instantly cemented itself as one of the greatest moments in dunk competition history. With judges Vince Carter, Chris Webber, and Shaquille O’Neal watching closely, the bar was set impossibly high.
By the end of the night, history belonged to Jordan Kilgannon.
The Semifinals Set the Stage
The semifinals featured a lineup stacked with creativity, power, and raw athleticism.
Darius Clark, known worldwide as Bunny Hops, posted a strong 92.
Jordan Sutherland, also known as One Foot God, followed with a 94.7.
Donovan Hawkins stunned the crowd with a near perfect 99.7.
Rafal Lipinski scored an impressive 96.3.
Ty Jackson, standing just 5 foot 4, electrified the arena by jumping over Shaquille O’Neal, who stands 7 foot 1, earning a massive 99.3.
Tyler Currie kept pace with a powerful 97.
Then came Jordan Kilgannon.
Widely regarded as the greatest dunker of all time, Kilgannon has created nearly 300 dunks across his career. For his semifinal dunk, he raised the stakes even higher.
Kilganon jumped over a full sized car while his brother Chase stood through the sunroof holding the ball. Kilganon completed a double up reverse over the car and stuck the landing clean. The judges had no hesitation.
A perfect 100.
Final Four Are Set
Advancing to the finals were:
Jordan Kilganon
Ty Jackson
Tyler Currie
Donovan Hawkins
Each finalist was given one final dunk to impress the judges. Scoring would be withheld until all four competitors completed their attempts.
Finals Pressure Breaks and Builds Legends
Tyler Currie went first. He missed his first attempt but regrouped and nailed his second, keeping himself alive in the standings.
Ty Jackson followed. Wearing a Superman cape, he soared over four people in a moment that brought the crowd to its feet.
Donovan Hawkins went third. Notably, Hawkins used no props throughout the entire competition. He missed his first attempt but completed his second with a reverse 360 under both legs, proving pure skill could still stand with spectacle.
Then came Jordan Kilganon.
Kilgannon entered the finals undefeated in dunk competitions for seven straight years, with perfect scores throughout Dunkman. For his final dunk, his brother Chase stood holding the ball high above his head.
Kilganon sprinted in, jumped over Chase, and threw down a double up Krown dunk, both elbows buried in the rim while facing away from the basket and staring down the judges.
The arena knew instantly it had witnessed something special.
Judges Reveal the Scores
When the scores were finally revealed, the tension was unmistakable.
Third place finished in a tie at 98 between Donovan Hawkins and Tyler Currie.
First place was a tie between Jordan Kilgannon and Ty Jackson.
Shaquille O’Neal immediately called for an official dunk off.
Sudden death.
All competitors from the season rushed the court to witness the final moments.
Sudden Death Decides a Champion
Ty Jackson was selected to dunk first. He lined up five people to jump over, but disaster struck. The ball slipped out of his hands mid air, resulting in a missed dunk.
Jordan Kilganon stepped up next.
He ripped off his shirt, sprinted toward the rim, and unleashed a flawless 540 dunk that left no doubt.
Jordan Kilganon was crowned the Dunkman Champion and walked away with the 200,000 dollar grand prize.
Dunkman Brings Shaq Back to Dunk Culture
Dunkman represents more than just a competition.
It marks Shaquille O’Neal’s return to dunk culture through both his iconic Dunkman sneaker legacy and his new television series. The show features a tournament-style format with the world’s top dunkers competing across six episodes for the ultimate title.
Broadcast on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max, Dunkman blends cinematic lighting, elite athleticism, and high-stakes spectacle. It elevates professional dunking to a level never seen before on television.
The Verdict
The finals of Dunkman delivered everything dunk fans hoped for and more.
Unreal creativity. Massive stakes. Legends performing at their peak.
Jordan Kilganon did not just win a competition. He reinforced his legacy as the greatest dunker of all time.
And Dunkman officially arrived as the future of professional dunking.