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2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Obi Toppin, Jalen Green, Cole Anthony, Juan Toscano-Anderson to participate

2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Obi Toppin, Jalen Green, Cole Anthony, Juan Toscano-Anderson to participate

The field for the 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is set. Houston Rockets rookie guard Jalen Green, New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin, Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson and Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony are the four players that will participate in the annual contest, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Slam Dunk Contest will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19 during All-Star Weekend in Cleveland. 

Out of the four players that are participating this season, Toppin is the only one with dunk contest experience, as he also participated in the event last season. Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons ultimately defeated Toppin in the final round in order to capture the crown. Simons apparently decided against defending…

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