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VIDEO: Drummond readies himself for dunk contest with throwdown vs. Knicks

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The 2016 Slam Dunk contest has a stacked lineup for All-Star weekend in Toronto, with reigning champion Zach LaVine of the Minnesota Timberwolves back to defend his crown.

Related: LaVine, Drummond, Barton, Gordon to participate in Slam Dunk Contest

All 6 feet, 11 inches of Andre Drummond will be at Air Canada Centre to potentially snag the title from LaVine, as well as fellow participants Aaron Gordon and Will Barton.

Thursday night against the New York Knicks, Drummond gave fans a preview of what they can expect on Feb. 13, catching a lob from teammate Reggie Jackson for a vicious alley-oop slam.

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