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Magic center Dwight Howard, Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay, and Knicks guard Nate Robinson will compete in the slam-dunk competition Feb. 14 during the NBA All-Star weekend festivities in Phoenix.
Howard is the defending champion, beating Gerald Green last year in New Orleans in a competition that featured Howard wearing a Superman cape. Gay also was a participant in last year's contest, and Robinson was the 2006 champion.
Fans will pick the fourth competitor in an online vote, and will select one of three rookies: Bucks forward Joe Alexander, Trail Blazers forward Rudy Fernandez or Thunder guard Russell Westbrook.
The last time a player successfully defended his slam-dunk title was in 2003, when Jason Richardson of the Golden State Warriors repeated as champion.
Howard is the defending champion, beating Gerald Green last year in New Orleans in a competition that featured Howard wearing a Superman cape. Gay also was a participant in last year's contest, and Robinson was the 2006 champion.
Fans will pick the fourth competitor in an online vote, and will select one of three rookies: Bucks forward Joe Alexander, Trail Blazers forward Rudy Fernandez or Thunder guard Russell Westbrook.
The last time a player successfully defended his slam-dunk title was in 2003, when Jason Richardson of the Golden State Warriors repeated as champion.
