After the Three-Point Contest ended, tonight's grand finale followed right after:
Slam Dunk Contest!
The contestants were DeAndre Jordan of the Clippers, Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic, Derrick Jones of the Suns, and Glenn Robinson III of the Pacers.
The judges were "Human Highlight Film" Dominique Wilkins, "The Glove" Gary Payton, "The Admiral" David Robinson, Chris Webber, and Alonzo Mourning.
Chen Xi was still chattering away with Curry.
"I think none of them are as good as you."
"Right? I think so too. It's just that those people have no eye for talent and refused to invite me." Curry was quite the character himself and would say anything.
"Exactly. If they'd really let you compete, what would there even be to contest? They could just hand you the trophy."
"You've got a good eye!" Golden State LaVine gave Chen a look. This kid knew what was up.
The Slam Dunk Contest proceeded as usual. There were four contestants in total, and in the first round, each player performed two dunks and received scores from the judges. The maximum total score for two dunks was 100, while the minimum was 60. The two players with the highest scores advanced to the final. The final also consisted of two dunks, with the higher total score winning. The player with the lower first-round score dunked first.
Little Jordan was up first. His opening dunk was an unoriginal leap over a table, which failed to interest the retired legends and earned him only 41 points. By comparison, Glenn Robinson, who followed him, was far more impressive with a reverse dunk over two people stacked together. Although one of them was crouching, the height was still considerable, and the judges generously awarded a perfect 50.
Next was Little Derrick Jones. He called up four