Report: Blazers rookie Sharpe to compete in Slam Dunk contest
Portland Trail Blazers rookie Shaedon Sharpe will compete in next month's NBA Slam Dunk contest in Salt Lake City, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The high-flying guard already has his share of highlight-reel slams during his debut campaign.
😮 MY GOODNESS. SHAEDON SHARPE.
— NBA (@NBA) December 1, 2022
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SHAEDON SHARPE OFF THE ALLEY OOP. TOUGH. pic.twitter.com/EKh8p3BPNm
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The three remaining participants have yet to be revealed.
Fellow Blazers guard Anfernee Simons was the Slam Dunk champion two years ago.
Portland selected Sharpe seventh overall in the 2022 draft. The Canadian is averaging 7.9 points and shooting 34.8% from deep over 36 appearances this season.
The NBA All-Star Weekend is from Feb. 17-19.