NBA Slam Dunk Contest (2006)

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2006 in Houston.

Josh Smith already had NBA experience under his belt, but he didn't truly arrive until he put on a show at the 2005 Sprite Rising Stars Dunk Contest. A quick recap: Jamming from the free throw line; slamming over a seated Kenyon Martin; throwing it down in a Dominique Wilkins jersey; a 360 windmill. Smith returns tonight as the favorite.

Well, sort of. Not since Spud Webb has a competitor stood so low yet jumped so high with the inclusion of Knicks guard Nate Robinson. The 5-9 jitterbug can flat-out sky. He may not be the favorite, but he could be the sentimental favorite, given he's got the "little-guy" thing going for him.

Meanwhile, Andre Iguodala has been a highlight reel for the Sixers this season, ranking sixth in the league in NBA TV Top 10 Plays of the Night appearances. He enters the competition with the prototypical dunk artist size. At 6-6, he's sure to get high in the sky, but he's not too long to the point where it doesn't look as if he's not getting far from the ground.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Hakim Warrick rounds out the field. He can fly as well.

NBA SLAM DUNK YEAR-BY-YEAR WINNERS

1984—Larry Nance, Phoenix
1985—Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta
1986—Spud Webb, Atlanta
1987—Michael Jordan, Chicago
1988—Michael Jordan, Chicago
1989—Kenny Walker, New York
1990—Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta
1991—Dee Brown, Boston
1992—Cedric Ceballos, Phoenix
1993—Harold Miner, Miami
1994—Isaiah Rider, Minnesota
1995—Harold Miner, Miami
1996—Brent Barry, L.A. Clippers
1997—Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
2000—Vince Carter, Toronto
2001—Desmond Mason, Seattle
2002—Jason Richardson, Golden State
2003—Jason Richardson, Golden State
2004—Fred Jones, Indiana
2005—Josh Smith, Atlanta
2005—Nate Robinson, New York
2006—Nate Robinson, New York
2007—Gerald Green, Boston Celtics
2008—Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

2006 SLAM DUNK COMPETITORS

Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia F 66 207
Nate Robinson, New York G 59 180
Josh Smith, Atlanta F 69 225
Hakim Warrick, Memphis F 69 219

WINNER SLAM DUNK CONTEST 2006

Nate Robinson, New York G 59 180

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