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Nate Robinson Wins 2009 NBA Slam Dunk Contest (video)

Published on: February 15, 2009 at 12:10 AM ET
Duncan Riley
Written By Duncan Riley
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New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson beat an all star cast including defending champion Dwight Howard at this years NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Robinson used Howard as a prop in the last round, jumping over him to deliver a very sweet slam indeed.

“Dwight was a great sport letting me dunk over him,” said Robinson.

Robinson last won the slam dunk contest in 2006.

Robinson defies logic in the competition, being one of the games shortest players, standing at only 5’8″ (173cm).

Here’s Robinson being interviewed and making his last slam dunk in the 2009 NBA Slam Dunk Contest:

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