NBA Slam Dunk Contest [2006]
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NBA Slam Dunk Contest [2006]
NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2006 in Houston. Josh Smith already had NBA experience under his belt, but he didn't truly arrive until he put on a show at the 2005 Sprite Rising Stars Dunk Contest. A quick recap: Jamming from the free throw line; slamming over a seated Kenyon Martin; throwing it down in a Dominique Wilkins jersey; a 360 windmill. Smith returns tonight as the favorite. Well, sort of. Not since Spud Webb has a competitor stood so low yet jumped so high with the inclusion of Knicks guard Nate Robinson. The 5-9 jitterbug can flat-out sky. He may not be the favorite, but he could be the sentimental favorite, given he's got the "little-guy" thing going for him. Meanwhile, Andre Iguodala has been a highlight reel for the Sixers this season, ranking sixth in the league in NBA TV Top 10 Plays of the Night appearances. He enters the competition with the prototypical dunk artist size. At 6-6, he's sure to get high in the sky, but he's not too long to the point where it doesn't look as if he's not getting far from the ground. Memphis Grizzlies forward Hakim Warrick rounds out the field. He can fly as well. NBA SLAM DUNK YEAR-BY-YEAR WINNERS 1984—Larry Nance, Phoenix 1985—Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta 1986—Spud Webb, Atlanta 1987—Michael Jordan, Chicago 1988—Michael Jordan, Chicago 1989—Kenny Walker, New York 1990—Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta 1991—Dee Brown, Boston 1992—Cedric Ceballos, Phoenix 1993—Harold Miner, Miami 1994—Isaiah Rider, Minnesota 1995—Harold Miner, Miami 1996—Brent Barry, L.A. Clippers 1997—Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 2000—Vince Carter, Toronto 2001—Desmond Mason, Seattle 2002—Jason Richardson, Golden State 2003—Jason Richardson, Golden State 2004—Fred Jones, Indiana 2005—Josh Smith, Atlanta 2005—Nate Robinson, New York 2006—Nate Robinson, New York 2007—Gerald Green, Boston Celtics 2008—Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic 2006 SLAM DUNK COMPETITORS Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia F 66 207 Nate Robinson, New York G 59 180 Josh Smith, Atlanta F 69 225 Hakim Warrick, Memphis F 69 219 WINNER SLAM DUNK CONTEST 2006 Nate Robinson, New York G 59 180 ------------------------------------------ Thank you for watching the vid. i hope ya like it. ------------------------------------------ © 2009 NBA.COM
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