Cassius Stanley signs shoe deal with PUMA ahead of Slam Dunk Contest

Indiana Pacers rookie Cassius Stanley, who is on a two-way contract, has signed a shoe endorsement deal with PUMA, the apparel company announced on Saturday.

Stanley, who will be participating in the Slam Dunk Contest on Sunday during NBA All-Star 2021, will be wearing PUMA during the event. Stanley will join LaMelo Ball as the only other rookie from this year’s draft class to sign with PUMA.

The Pacers’ second-round pick will become the first player signed to a two-way contract to perform in the Slam Dunk Contest. He has played sparingly this season with the Pacers, appearing in only eight games, and recently returned from an assignment in the NBA G League.

In 12 games with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Stanley averaged 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists.

Stanley registered a 44-inch max vertical jump during the pre-draft testing last year, which ranked as the third-highest ever. Given his high-flying ability, Stanley will enter Sunday as the favorite (-125) to win, according to BetMGM.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, each All-Star event will take place on Sunday with the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest tipping off the action at 6:30 p.m. EST. The Slam Dunk Contest will be held during halftime of the All-Star Game.

TNT’s coverage of All-Star 2021 will begin at 5 p.m. EST.

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