Miami Heat's LeBron James has been offered $1 million by former NBA great Magic Johnson to participate in next year's All-Star dunk contest.
Well at least Magic got James to at least think about it.
According to ESPN, James has put some thought into it but hasn't decided whether or not he wants to accept the $1 million offer:
"I don't have a response yet," James told ESPN's Lisa Salters prior to the Miami Heat's game against the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon.
James had never taken part in the dunk contest in his 10-year career despite consistently throwing down trophy-worthy slams in warm-ups and games. The three-time league MVP told Salters, however, that he has considered participating.
"Tell him I'll get back to him," James told Salters.
Per the same ESPN report, the winner of the contest receives $100,000, while the runner-up earns $50,000.
ESPN analyst Jalen Rose called for more elite players to take part, as well.
"LeBron James, Blake Griffin both have to be in it," Rose said Friday on "NBA Countdown," and Johnson agreed. "All-Star-caliber players helping build the league during All-Star weekend."
Griffin won the contest in 2011.
James has been in the news for his exciting dunking displays in recent Heat layup drills. Though his pregame dunks have caused some controversy, James has said he'll continue his normal warm-up routine.
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