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Who would win an Oklahoma City Thunder Dunk Contest?

By Wil Harrington

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Terrance Ferguson of the Adelaide 36ers during the dunk contest during the Australian Basketball Challenge at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 25, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Terrance Ferguson of the Adelaide 36ers during the dunk contest during the Australian Basketball Challenge at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 25, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 19: Paul George, now #13 of the OKC Thunder, goes up for a dunk 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. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 19: Paul George, now #13 of the OKC Thunder, goes up for a dunk 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. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Round Two

Now having to use a teammate, the players preparedness will really show. Jerami Grant asks if he can use his brother, Jerian Grant of the Chicago Bulls, who happens to be in the building. Everyone is surprised at the strictness of the contest because the answer is “no.” Teammates only – should’ve checked in advance, Jerami.

Already looking like he could be related anyway, judge Jeff Green volunteers. Their timing is off on the first two attempts. Green winds up throwing a basic oop, which Grant windmills. He earns just 39 points for his trouble.

Westbrook, now visibly more in the zone, brings out Kyle SIngler. He goes for another basic hammer, which Singler jumps and attempts to block. Bold strategy going for the poster, but Russ took off from too far out and barely misses. Singler bodies him too hard on the second attempt.

Ready for a twist?

On the final attempt, Singler actually blocks the shot. The gym goes silent. Several players want to laugh, but Westbrook’s anger may boil over. Surprisingly, he simply hangs his head, asks “Why not”, and just exits the gym. Rumble the Bison and a crying-from-laughter Nick Collison award 10s, but he still only gets 35.

PG13 and T-Ferg know they have to just make solid dunks. George brings out Raymond Felton, who throws it off if the side of the backboard. He finishes it with a better than necessary windmill. He gets a 48 thanks to Nick “the Russian Judge” Collison, who only doles out an 8. Ferguson also takes an oop from Felton, with Raymond throwing a long one from the stands. They connect for a basic jam on the second attempt. 45 points.

Looks like we’re heading for a veteran/rookie showdown.

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