

Ridiculous dunk by a cutting Jalen Green. Just take a look at how quickly the Rocket can take off. Instead, that luxury goes to the rookie, Jalen Green. While Toppin is the only player with NBA Slam Dunk Contest experience, he is not the betting odds favorite to win the contest. He will not be defending his title this year, so Toppin will be the only returner from last year’s contest. So, Simons took home the award, and you may have noticed he was not on the list above. Cassius Stanley was eliminated prior to that. Last season, the aforementioned Toppin took on Anfernee Simons in the final round of the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Anfernee Simons Not Defending 2021 Dunk Contest Title While this isn’t the star-studded NBA Slam Dunk Contest fans have been demanding for well over a decade, this young group could surprise some people. Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson and Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony will both be making their dunk contest debuts as well. New York Knicks’ second-year player Obi Toppin is back in the contest after losing in the final round last season. He has been a highlight reel all season long, giving fans at least one reason to watch Houston basketball. Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green highlights the bunch, and for good reason. We have four participants in the 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest this season. The 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants have recently been announced, and BetOnline Sportsbook has odds for the event. The main event of the weekend is the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Many have their attention on the NBA Trade Deadline right now, as that is a week from today. After that, the focus will shift to the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend, which will run from February 18th to the 20th.

February is an exciting one for NBA fans.
