Robinson Is Slam Champ
Knicks rookie Nate Robinson outlasted Philadelphia's Andre Iguodala in a dunk-off 47-46 to become the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk champion. The 5-9 Robinson's only 50-point dunk was on a bounce pass from Spud Webb, the 1986 champion and the only other sub-6-foot winner in Slam Dunk history. Iguodala had a 50-point slam in each round. Memphis rookie Hakim Warrick and defending champion Josh Smith of Atlanta were eliminated in the first round with two-dunk totals of 86 and 81 points, respectively.
Video: Recap | Press conference Photos: Event gallery | In sequence: Robinson, Iguodala Vote: Which 50 was better? Check out Destination Dunk presented by Sprite
Rookie Smith 2005 Dunk King
Behind back-to-back 50s, Atlanta rookie Josh Smith defeated Phoenix's Amarι Stoudemire to win the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk title. In his next-to-last slam, Smith paid homage to Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins by donning a throwback 'Nique jersey and hitting Wilkins' signature windmill slam. Highlights: Top Dunks Smith, 'Nique break down victory
Slam Dunks Year-by-Year
Cedric Ceballos blindfolded, Vince Carter between the legs, Michael Jordan from the foul line -- check out all the results from All-Star Weekend's most exciting event since its inception in 1984. Video highlights | All-time records
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