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• Dwight Howard is a center for the Orlando Magic. In the second round of the 2009 NBA dunk contest, Howard had a second hoop brought on to the court and raised to a height of 12 feet. After successfully slamming it in, he earned a 50 and made it to the final round. However, Howard, who won the competition in 2008, failed to defend his championship and lost the title to the New York Knicks' Nate Robinson.

• Fast Facts

  1. Howard is the tallest player to ever compete in the Slam Dunk contest
  2. All-Star slam dunk contest began in 1984Kansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
  3. In 2009, the competition will be held at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, ArizonaKansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
  4. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is the defending slam dunk championKansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
  5. Howard won the contest in 2008Kansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
  6. The last player to successfully defend his slam dunk title was Golden State Warriors' Jason Richardson in 2003.ESPN: Orlando Magic's Dwight... (February 9, 2009)
  7. He impressed judges in 2008 by wearing a Superman cape during the 2008 competitionKansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
  8. Fans will vote to determine the winner of the contestKansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
  9. Votes can be cast via text message or online at NBA.comKansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
  10. J.R. Smith replaced Rudy Gay in the contestNY Daily News: Nate to battle J.R. Smith (February 13, 2009)
  11. Gay is out with a hip injuryNY Daily News: Nate to battle J.R. Smith (February 13, 2009)
  12. The change will put Smith in competition with Knicks' Nate RobinsonNY Daily News: Nate to battle J.R. Smith (February 13, 2009)
  13. Robinson and Smith were the cause of an ugly brawl at Madison Square Garden in 2007NY Daily News: Nate to battle J.R. Smith (February 13, 2009)

• Dunk Contest Competition

  • Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks - winner
  • Rudy Fernandez of the Portland Trail Blazers
  • J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets

• Dwight Howard Fast Facts

  1. Team: Orlando Magic
  2. Position: Center
  3. Height: 6'11"
  4. Weight: 265 lbs.

  
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