Published 13:29 IST, January 7th 2020
Dwight Howard, Ja Morant, Zach LaVine set to feature in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA All-Star week is scheduled for February 2020. We look at some of the rumoured participants for the NBA Slam-Dunk contest including Dwight Howard.
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The NBA All-Star Week is scheduled for the week February 14-16, 2020. With the halfway point in the NBA season fast approaching, we look at all the rumours surrounding the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Miami Heat star Derrick Jones Jr. remains the only confirmed participant so far.
Zach Lavine
— lowkey (@KevvT) January 7, 2020
Terrence Ferguson
Hami Diallo
Derrick Jones Jr.
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Would be craziest dunk contest ever.. #NBAVote #NBA @NBA @NBAAllStar
Ja Morant and other rumoured participants
Dwight Howard, VC, Zach Lavine and Donovan Mitchell for 2020 Slam Dunk Contest https://t.co/KVapd86v4q
— Darion⚡️ (@HoodieDarion) January 6, 2020
Recently, The Athletic reported that Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard has accepted his invitation for the NBA Slam Dunk contest. The 34-year-old headlined the contest for three straight years from 2007-09 while he was with the Orlando Magic. Howard won the competition in 2008. It is no longer a starter in the NBA but still chips in for the Lakers from time to time. He is averaging 7.1 points and 6.8 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per game.
Superman is back: Lakers center Dwight Howard will participate in the NBA Slam Dunk contest at All-Star Weekend in Chicago, per sources. Story on @TheAthleticNBA: https://t.co/tox8RX7n3x
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 6, 2020
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is also a rumoured entrant for the Slam Dunk Contest. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports has reported on his participation for the All-Star week contest. Along with Morant, reports suggest Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is also rumoured to enter the contest. LaVine won the Slam Dunk contest in 2015 and 2016.
Ja Morant is contemplating playing in the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend. (via @ChrisBHaynes)
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 6, 2020
NBA All-Star week
When Dwight Howard's 'Superman' dunk had everyone shook. 😯#TeamDay | @OrlandoMagic pic.twitter.com/FRYMzOXedS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) August 16, 2019
The NBA Slam-Dunk Contest is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2020 (February 16 IST) at the United Center, Chicago. The 3-point Contest and the Skills Challenge are also scheduled for the same day. The NBA All-Star game is set for Sunday, February 16 (February 17, 6:30 AM IST).
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13:29 IST, January 7th 2020