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Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith competed in the slam dunk contest held in Phoenix, Arizona during NBA All-Star Saturday on February 14, 2009. Smith was chosen to compete as a replacement for Memphis Grizzlies player Rudy Gay who was out with a hip injury. Smith competed against defending champion Dwight Howard, as well as Rudy Fernandez of the Portland Trail Blazers and Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks.NY Daily News: Nate to Battle J.R. Smith... (February 13, 2009) During the contest, Smith scored 43 and 42 respectively in the first and second rounds and did not advance to the final round.
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Fast Facts
- Nate Robinson won the 2009 Slam Dunk Competition
- All-Star slam dunk contest begin in 1984Kansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
- 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)
- Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is the defending slam dunk championKansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
- Howard won the contest in 2008Kansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
- Smith replaces Rudy Gay who is out with a hip injuryKansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
- Fans will vote to determine the winner of the contestKansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
- Votes can be cast via test message or online at NBC.comKansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title... (February 13, 2009)
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J.R. Smith vs. Nate Robinson
Smith's addition to the 2009 NBA All-Star slam dunk contest will put him face-to-face with Knicks player Nate Robinson. Smith and Robinson were at the center of a very heated brawl at Madison Square Garden in 2007.NY Daily News: Nate to battle J.R. Smith... (February 13, 2009) -
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I don't know what to expect. (Howard) might come from the rafters or throw on a different suit. You never know.—J.R. SmithHoopsWorld: Does J.R. Smith have... (February 13, 2009)I don't think it's a dunking contest anymore. It's about what you do before and after the dunk. You've just to be a great thinker with it.—J.R. SmithHoopsWorld: Does J.R. Smith have... (February 13, 2009)
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Sports Illustrated: Robinson wins slam dunk contest
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Hoops World: Does J.R. Smith have a trick up his sleeve?
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Bleacher Report: J.R. Smith's replacement of Gay may save the dunk contest
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Kansas City Star: Howard to defend dunk title in All-Star event
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ESPN: The NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Best Dunks of the Past...
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NY Daily News: Nate to battle J.R. Smith in Slam Dunk contest
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YouTube Video: Contest J.R. Smith 2009 NBA Dunk Contest Dunk 1 (Time: 0:17)
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Sports Illustrated: Robinson wins slam dunk contest
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