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) /

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3. Nate Robinson, 2006

Standing at 5’9”, Nate Robinson was the second guy to even win a dunk contest for the Knicks, and you could also say that he is the second player of a similar height to win it. But who was the first, one may wonder. Well, he is right there on the picture just below Robinson.

At the 20-year anniversary of Spud Webb’s historic victory, Nate decided to honor Spud by dunking over him in a dunk that awarded him with a total of 50 points and the ticket to the final round.

He then proceeded to do a through-the-legs pass to himself off the backboard to conclude a perfect night for him, one that would have him crowned as the Slam Dunk Contest winner.

He defeated Andre Iguodala in the final round, who many people think should’ve won instead. But let’s be honest. Can you really ignore a dunk like this?

Nate has always been able to bring this level of intensity to the contest, which more than explains why he is the all-time leader in wins. Not bad for a 5’9” player, right?

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