JR Smith Phoenix Bound for Dunk Contest

by Nate Timmons on Feb 13, 2009 8:56 AM MST

JR Smith will be replacing Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (strained hip) in the All-Star dunk contest as reported by Chris Marlowe of Altitude TV. The story is confirmed on ESPN here. A second go round for Smith who participated in the dunk contest as a rookie with the New Orleans Hornets and finished 3rd behind winner Josh Smith of Atlanta at the 2005 All-Star contest in Denver as reported by the Rocky Mountain News.

"I can't wait," Smith said. "I've got a few things up my sleeve, but I can't really talk about it. It's top secret."

For the complete list of NBA slam dunk winners click here.

Monday February 9th JR Smith received more good news:

J.R. Smith welcomed a daughter into the world Monday. Demi was born at 9:04 p.m. at Rose Medical Center. Shirley Harris gave birth to Demi, who checked in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces.

Poll

Who will win the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest?

Reigning champ Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard

17 votes

Denver Nugget guard JR Smith

32 votes

Portland Trail Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez

3 votes

New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson

1 votes

53 votes | Poll has closed

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I am stoked

To have Nuggets representation in the all-star skills contest. JR, based on his last stint in the dunk contest, should be able to hold his own.

I do think it is going to be nearly impossible for him to dethrone Dwight Howard though. Dude is not human. Hopefully K Mart and Nene find a way to contain him tonight.

Also, kinds strange that JR played mere hours after having his first daughter born, but I guess thats what they call dedication to the team holmes! Nuggets needed that win last night, and JR’s kid has his whole life in front of him.

by 5280 on Feb 11, 2009 11:19 AM MST reply actions

This should be good

I think JR is going to surprise a lot of people, I think Dwight Howard is over-rated as a dunker, yes he can jump, but he’s freaking 7’, big deal. Might as well put Yao Ming in the thing. Be nice to see JR get some national love, would be really cool if they got Chris Anderson in there too (if you want a big man who can jump).

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Feb 11, 2009 11:47 AM MST reply actions

Birdman...

I am going to have to disagree with you on that, seeing as they implemented a new time rule after Birdman’s first go round because it took him 21 attempts to make a dunk.

by 5280 on Feb 11, 2009 12:17 PM MST reply actions

that was funny

by nebraskasux on Feb 11, 2009 4:16 PM MST up reply actions

That's cause he had hornets gear on

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Feb 12, 2009 11:30 AM MST up reply actions

JRs top 10 dunks of the year

over at the NBA site. good stuff

by nebraskasux on Feb 13, 2009 11:47 PM MST reply actions

hmm, didn't post my link

I’ll just put the url

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/allstar/2009/02/11/nba_jrsmith_top10dunks.nba

by nebraskasux on Feb 13, 2009 11:48 PM MST up reply actions

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