Obi Toppin will compete in his 2nd Slam Dunk Contest during #NBAAIIStar Weekend #NewYorkForever /vEpTxSoNYO- The Sports Throne Febru1. Expect Toppin to go all out on All-Star Saturday as the single bright star for the Knicks. Toppin could be the lone player representing the Knicks at All-Star Weekend after himself, Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes failed to make the cut for the Rising Stars competition. Toppin has the pedigree to back him up – his father Obadiah “Dunkers Delight” Toppin was a New York streetball legend who participated in the AND1 streetball tour and appeared in ads with dunk legend Vince Carter. He’ll be looking to do one better this time round. Hoppin Toppin came second to Anfernee Simons in last year’s subdued contest with scores of 48 and 46. JUAN TOSCANO-ANDERSON ON JAVALE MCGEE 😱 /IrQr2qLJKx- ESPN Decem2. Toscano-Anderson won the 2017 dunk contest in Mexico after jumping over five people so expect him to have a few tricks up his sleeve. The former G League player is not even the most prolific dunker on his team – Gary Payton II has double the dunks of Toscano-Anderson this season but he does boast experience. The East Oakland native is known for throwing down powerful in-game dunks thanks to his huge wingspan and giant vertical leap. Toscano-Anderson will attempt to be the first Warriors player since Jason Richardson (2002,2003) to win the dunk contest. Here's every JAM of Cole's NBA career to celebrate. If they’re any indication of how he’ll perform he could very well be the competition’s dark horse.Ĭole Anthony competing in the Dunk Contest?!? Grainy high school videos of Anthony dominating contests have surfaced after he was confirmed as a participant in this year’s contest. See also Joey Linn: Struggling Clippers focused on returning to 'good habits' Dwight Howard has been the only player in an Orlando Magic jersey to win the contest. Several Orlando Magic players have participated over the years including Aaron Gordon, Victor Oladipo, Dwight Howard and Nick Anderson. The 6-foot-3 sophomore may be the shortest in the contest but he’s got a great vertical leap and can put up some explosive dunks. Ranking the 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Participants 4. Juan Toscano-Anderson (Golden State Warriors)
Obi Toppin comes in second despite being the only player with NBA dunk contest experience. 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest OddsĬrypto sportsbook Cloudbet have released their slam dunk contest odds with Jalen Green the heavy favorite to win. Also participating for the first time will be Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson and Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony. Three players will make their dunk contest debuts with exciting Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green expected to put on a good show. New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin will attempt to take home the title after losing in the finals last year. This year’s iteration of the slam dunk contest will feature four contestants. Preview all four participants and what they can bring to the 2022 dunk contest.
The latest NBA All-Star betting odds place Rockets rookie Jalen Green as the heavy favorite to take home the title. The weekend’s spectacle will feature four young guns looking to claim their first NBA slam dunk title. With the NBA All Star Weekend fast approaching, we turn our attention to the 2022 NBA slam dunk contest.
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