Jason Kelce has been forced to put his much-hyped dunk attempt on hold after revealing that an injury derailed plans for his appearance at a Philadelphia 76ers game, leaving fans disappointed and surprised by the late change.
Kelce was scheduled to attempt the dunk during the 76ers‘ home game against the Sacramento Kings on January 29, but addressed the situation directly on social media on Thursday, accepting responsibility for not communicating the setback sooner.
“I’m sorry guys, we should have announced that I got injured, and had to postpone,” Kelce said on X. “That is completely my fault.”
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The update came after weeks of excitement surrounding the challenge, which had drawn interest from both football and basketball fans.
Kelce did not specify the nature or severity of the injury, though PHLY Sports reporter Derek Bodner later confirmed that the dunk attempt had been postponed rather than canceled outright.
The scene at Xfinity Movie Arena had been set for a lighthearted spectacle, but one that Kelce had taken seriously. Since retiring from the NFL, the former Philadelphia Eagles captain has maintained a high level of fitness, making the idea of a live dunk attempt feel ambitious but not entirely unrealistic.
From podcast joke to center-court spotlight
The idea first surfaced in December on the New Heights podcast, where Jason Kelce discussed attempting a dunk after retirement alongside his brother, Travis Kelce. What began as a playful conversation quickly gathered momentum when Kelce revealed he had started a 30-day training routine aimed specifically at jumping higher.
He later fueled the buzz by sharing a video of himself dunking a volleyball, a sign that the goal might be achievable. The growing excitement eventually caught the attention of the Philadelphia 76ers, who invited Kelce to try the dunk live during a home game, turning a podcast idea into a headline event.
For now, that moment will have to wait. Despite stepping away from football in March 2024, Kelce has continued to train like a professional athlete. In October, the Philadelphia Eagles released workout footage showing him completing a standard training session, during which he reportedly reached speeds close to 19.72 miles per hour during a sprint.
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