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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 events at All-Star Weekend where Bucks could compete

By Josh Cornelissen

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Eastern Conference All-Star Team drives to the basket against the Western Conference All-Star Team during the NBA All-Star Game as part of the 2017 NBA All Star Weekend on February 19, 2017 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Eastern Conference All-Star Team drives to the basket against the Western Conference All-Star Team during the NBA All-Star Game as part of the 2017 NBA All Star Weekend on February 19, 2017 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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2. Slam Dunk Contest

The marquee event of All-Star Saturday is the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, with fans and fellow players watching with excitement in hopes of another perfect moment, a dunk so wonderful it will be replayed and reenacted for years. Michael Jordan. Vince Carter. Zach LaVine. Some of basketball’s best players have stepped onto the court and created magic.

The oldest of the All-Star special events, the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest began in 1984, although the first Slam Dunk Contest was held by the ABA in 1976. Michael Jordan’s famous free throw line dunk came in 1988, providing His Airness with a perfect score and the championship. More recently, Giannis Antetokounmpo represented Milwaukee in 2015, but was no match for the levitation and ferocity of Minnesota guard Zach LaVine.

Antetokounmpo would be the perfect player to reprise his competition in the NBA Dunk Contest. His impossibly long arms allow him to reach the basket from further away than any other player in the league, and his combination of handles, athleticism and creativity would be a perfect fit for the event. Perhaps his sense of humor or Greek heritage could be brought in to make the experience even more fun to watch.

Unfortunately, star players generally don’t participate in the event anymore, Dwight Howard being the rare exception. Antetokounmpo is firmly entrenched as one of the league’s stars, and may be unlikely to play. Luckily, the Bucks have another great option.

Eric Bledsoe is relatively short with long arms, a great Slam Dunk Contest combo because his jumps look more impressive due to his shorter size. He has incredible athleticism, and his explosion to the rim during games is fun to watch. In a Slam Dunk Contest setting he could show his hops and creative approaches to the goal of the most incredible dunks.

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