Report: JTA to participate in NBA Slam Dunk Contest

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Juan Toscano-Anderson will be taking his talents to Cleveland over All-Star Weekend.

The Warriors forward will participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported Tuesday, citing sources.

It will be Toscano-Anderson's first appearance in the contest. Accordingly to Charania, he will be competing against Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green, Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony and Knicks forward Obi Toppin.

Known as an explosive in-game dunker, JTA arguably had the highlight of the season when he posterized Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee on Dec. 3.

Toscano-Anderson even got the poster signed by McGee a few weeks after the game.

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Years ago, JTA earned a bid in FIBA's "Dunk of the Decade" bracket for this putback slam while representing Mexico in international play in 2016. 

Toscano-Anderson will be joined at All-Star Weekend by teammates Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins, who were both named All-Star starters.

It's possible Draymond Green joins the festivities as a reserve, and Klay Thompson could be invited to participate in the 3-Point Contest as well.

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