The dunk was set for Thursday night during the Sixers’ game against the Sacramento Kings, a moment Kelce had teased after revealing on the New Heights podcast in December that he was training to dunk on a regulation rim. The Sixers reportedly offered him the spotlight for the moment, intensifying the anticipation.
In his X post, Kelce apologized, stating, “I’m sorry, guys, we should have announced that I got injured and had to postpone. That is completely my fault.” The message confirmed the injury and clarified the reason for the delay, addressing a question from fans about the wait.
PHLY Sports reporter Derek Bodner had noted the plan for the dunk, and the announcement leaves the moment on hold as Kelce focuses on recovering. There is no further timetable provided for rescheduling, and the team has not detailed the nature of the injury.
Kelce is well known as the brother of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, a connection that has amplified interest whenever he appears in non-football crossovers. The stunt had become one of the NFL center’s most discussed off-field pursuits in recent months.
This remains a developing story, with fans awaiting word on when Kelce might attempt the dunk again and whether the spotlight will be renewed at a future Sixers game.
