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Thunder rookie Hamidou Diallo plans to bring 'new school' flare to dunk contest

Thunder rookie Hamidou Diallo raised an eyebrow when a reporter tried to describe his aversion to props in the NBA dunk contest as “old school.”

“New school,” Diallo said.

Diallo remained secretive about his approach to the 2019 AT&T Slam Dunk Wednesday, the day after the NBA announced him as one of four participants. The skills challenge will take place on Feb. 16, the night before the All-Star Game.

Hamidou Diallo talked this morning about being selected for the slam dunk contest.

Historically speaking in the NBA dunk contest, do you like when guys use props?