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New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin will compete in Slam Dunk contest (Report)

New York Knicks fans will have a couple of reasons to tune into the NBA’s All-Star weekend on March 7. Not only will Julius Randle be taking part in his first All-Star Game, but it looks like Obi Toppin will be showing off his hops in the Slam Dunk contest per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The bouncy forward is still feeling his way through his rookie year. Toppin is a fixture on the second unit even though he’s not playing major minutes just yet. The Dayton product is averaging 4.