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Derrick Jones Jr. Signs Puma Endorsement Contract After Slam Dunk Contest Win

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Derrick Jones Jr. emerged as the champion of the 2020 NBA AT&T Slam Dunk contest on Saturday night at Chicago's United Center, and he won more than a trophy.

The Miami Heat forward signed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Puma, according to ESPN's Nick DePaula. His performance featured him wearing the brand's white and pink Clyde Hardwood sneakers:

Jones was celebrating his 23rd birthday on Saturday.

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