Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest
Nate Robinson won, beating Andre Iguodala in a dunk-off after the first ever tie in a Slam Dunk Contest. Robinson's win was highly questioned as he had missed several dunks and many speculate that Robinson was only awarded the title because of his small stature.
| Pos. | Player | Team | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | Andre Iguodala | Philadelphia 76ers | 6'6" | 207 lb |
| PG | Nate Robinson | New York Knicks | 5'9" | 180 lb |
| SF | Josh Smith | Atlanta Hawks | 6'9" | 225 lb |
| PF | Hakim Warrick | Memphis Grizzlies | 6'9" | 219 lb |
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