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Former Warrior Jason Richardson says Aaron Gordon was ‘robbed again’ at 2020 Dunk Contest

The Golden State Warriors former Dunk Contest Champion Jason Richardson tweeted in defense of Aaron Gordon, saying the Magic forward was “robbed again.”

Every year Aaron Gordon enters the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star weekend, the Orlando Magic forward puts on a show. However, after two memorable performances in the contest, Gordon has no hardware to show for it.

In 2016, Gordon lost an epic Dunk Contest duel to Zach LaVine. Although he didn’t win a trophy in 2016, Gordon established himself as a modern dunking icon.

In 2020 Gordon returned to the event in Chicago and picked up right where he left off. The Bay Area native threw down multiple dazzling dunks, including a jam over 7-foot-5 Boston Celtics center Tacko Fall.

 

For the second time, Gordon’s dunks weren’t good enough for first place as the judges awarded Derrick Jones Jr. the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest championship.

Former Golden State Warrior Jason Richardson weighed in on the judges picking Jones over Gordon.

Richardson tweeted that Gordon was “robbed again.”

It’s safe to say, Richardson, winner of back-to-back competitions in 2002 and 2003, knows what he’s talking about when it comes to the Dunk Contest.

How to Watch NBA All-Star Saturday Night, NBA Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

Watch All-Star Saturday Night Live Online.

One of the best nights on the NBA calendar each year is NBA All-Star Saturday Night. This event features some of the best and brightest that the league has to offer doing what they do best in different areas of the sport. Highlighted by the slam dunk contest and three-point shooting contest, this is a night that NBA fans do not want to miss.

All-Star Saturday Night

  • When: Saturday, February 15
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
  • TV: TNT
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

The night will start with the skills competition, which takes players through a basketball obstacle course. Participants, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Pascal Siakam, will dribble around obstacles, complete passes and make shots with the goal of completing the course faster than their opponents.

Three-point shooters will then take the stage in the three-point shooting competition. Joe Harris will look to win another title in this event against a loaded field of shooters that includes Damian Lillard and Trae Young. And with some expected changes to the event format, shooters with deeper range are expected to shine.

Finally, the slam dunk contest will showcase some of the league’s best aerial showmen. Aaron Gordon will return to the competition after his legendary showing against Zach LaVine. Dwight Howard will also be making his return, while Pat Connaughton and Derrick Jones Jr. make their debuts. Gordon is the perceived favorite, but all four men have a chance to take home the trophy.

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