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Miles Bridges will compete in the 2019 dunk contest

According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Charlotte Hornets rookie Miles Bridges will be in the dunk contest as part of NBA All Star Weekend.

Charlotte Hornets rookie Miles Bridges plans to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest at All Star Weekend, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 18, 2019

It’s only surprising so far as it’s rare to see Hornets players not named Kemba Walker get any national recognition. But Bridges is certainly a qualified candidate. Case in points:

You get the idea.