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Former Wolverine Glenn Robinson III wins NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Glenn Robinson III became the first former Michigan player to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Robinson, a member of the Indiana Pacers, defeated Derrick Jones Jr. of the Phoenix Suns by a score of 94-87 in the final round of the competition on Saturday night, as part of the NBA's All-Star weekend in New Orleans.

GR3 makes a statement in the #VerizonDunk Contest. pic.twitter.com/ZuuhHreqFa

-- NBA (@NBA) February 19, 2017

"I've been an underdog all my life, all my career," Robinson, the son of former Purdue standout and NBA All-Star Glenn Robinson told TNT.