New York Knicks: 5 best Knicks dunks in the Dunk Contest

PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 14: Nate Robinson #4 of the New York Knicks celebrates after winning the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday Night, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images)
PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 14: Nate Robinson #4 of the New York Knicks celebrates after winning the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday Night, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images)
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4. James White, 2013

James White might not have had the most successful or lengthy NBA career, but he sure could rise off the floor. He spent one season with the Knicks and is the last Slam Dunk Contest participant out of New York.

James White did not make it out of the first round, as his second dunk received just 32 points. As a result, his incredible first attempt was left unrewarded. In fact, he had the lowest total score in the contest, despite his memorable “takeoff.”

With the help of his flight attendants, White was headed to the rim for his first attempt but unfortunately failed to capitalize on his first try.

He then proceeded to re-attempt his two-handed free-throw line dunk, which awarded him with 45 points and many … many more style points.

For his second dunk, he tried to perform a windmill from just inside the free-throw line, but couldn’t make it work after several attempts. As a result, he did not score enough to further continue in the competition.