New York, NY (My Sportsbook) - Golden State's Jason Richardson, the defending champion, and Seattle's Desmond Mason, the 2001 titlist, highlight the field for the Slam Dunk competition, which will be held on NBA All-Star Saturday at Philips Arena in Atlanta. In addition to Richardson and Mason, first-timers Richard Jefferson of the New Jersey Nets and Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns will participate in the two-round event on February 8. The contestants will be competing for $60,000 in prize money, with $25,000 going to the winner. Second place is worth $15,000, while the third and fourth place finishers will each earn $10,000. |
