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Blazers' high-flyer Shaedon Sharpe to participate in NBA Dunk Contest / News - Basketnews.com

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Shaedon Sharpe is the first known NBA player to commit to the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend.

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Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard Shaedon Sharpe has committed to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Shaedon Sharpe

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Sharpe is the first known player to commit to the event, which will take place on Feb. 18.

A tremendous athlete, Sharpe is averaging 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 19.7 minutes per night.

The 19-year-old Canadian went seventh overall in the previous NBA draft.

Obi Toppin of the New York Knicks won the Dunk Contest in 2022 after outperforming Cole Anthony, Jalen Green, and Juan Toscano-Anderson in Cleveland.

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