The New York Knicks center, Jericho Simswill replace Portland Trail Blazers rookie, Seddon Sharpein the upcoming NBA nail-biting contest, as reported by Sams Karania of The Athletic.
According to the report, Sharp withdrew in order to focus on the second half of the season Blazers.
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims has committed to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Sims has emerged as a rotational big man for the Knicks this season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2023
Sims is averaging 3.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in 43 games this season, and has shown his unmatched athleticism on numerous occasions throughout the year.
JUMPMAN SIMS ?? pic.twitter.com/olt5587zLr
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 13, 2022
In the upcoming nail-biting competition, the 24-year-old forward will face off against Kenyon Martin J. from the Houston Rockets, the Trey Murphy from the New Orleans Pelicans and the Mac McClung from the G-League.
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