2011 NBA Dunk Contest Highlights

DeMar DeRozan






Serge Ibaka






Javale McGee










Blake Griffin

DeRozan replaces Jennings at the 2011 Dunk Contest

The N.B.A. will add DeMar DeRozan to the slam dunk competition, which will be held during All-Star weekend. He will assume the spot vacated by Brandon Jennings, who is returning from a fractured left foot. DeRozan’s selection is expected to be announced on Thursday.

DeRozan, a guard for the Toronto Raptors, finished second to Nate Robinson in last year’s competition. DeRozan is a native of California, and the All-Star Game will be played at Staples Center.

Jennings’s injury occurred on Dec. 15 against the Spurs. He is expected back within the next two weeks.

Blake Griffin (Clippers), JaVale McGee (Wizards) and Serge Ibaka (Thunder) are
scheduled to round out the slam-dunk participants.

VIA New York Times

When the contestants were initially announced, I was largely unimpressed with the selections and thought the contest was rigged towards Griffin's favor (not like he needs it though). Replacing Jennings with DeRozan does make it more competitive for Blake, but there is no way he loses considering that people go gaga over all of his dunks.

DeRozan needs to put on a show this year. His performance at last year's event was a disappointment.

DeRozan's Cameo Appearance On Master P's Music Video

For those who don't know, DeRozan played on Master P's AAU team that also included rapper Lil' Romeo. Following their respective high school careers, DeRozan committed to USC while Lil' Romeo accepted a scholarship with the Trojans. And for those who have forgotten, Master P was once a member of the Raptors training camp roster back in 1999.



During the 1999 NBA summer league, Percy averaged 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Quite the baller for a rap star.