SAN FRANCISCO, CA – APRIL 12: Golden State Warriors’ Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) hangs on the rim after making a dunk towards the Denver Nuggets within the third quarter of their NBA recreation at Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, April 12, 2021. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN ANTONIO — Golden State Warriors ahead Juan Toscano-Anderson is predicted to take part within the slam dunk contest at NBA All-Star weekend, in line with stories.
Toscano-Anderson would be the first Warrior to take part within the dunk contest since Harrison Barnes did it in 2013-14.
The Oakland native has thrown down some devastating dunks throughout his three seasons together with his hometown workforce, together with a dunk over former Warriors and present Phoenix Suns middle JaVale McGee this yr. McGee signed a poster of the “poster” dunk.
Juan Toscano-Anderson dunk highlights in his profession: pic.twitter.com/TPCvIhwQby
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Jason Richardson goes down as Golden State’s solely slam dunk champion, a three-time participant and two-time winner in 2001-02 and 2002-03. Otis Smith was the Warriors’ first and solely different slam dunk contestant, arising quick through the 1987-88 competitors.
The Slam Dunk Contest might be held on Saturday, Feb. 19, a day earlier than the All-Star Recreation. Defending champ Anfernee Simons shouldn't be defending his title.
Becoming a member of Toscano-Anderson reportedly might be: Houston Rockets guard Jalen Inexperienced, New York Knicks ahead Obi Toppin, and Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony.