Updated: February 16, 2012, 10:20 am ET

George & Shumpert Headline Dunk Contest

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

Sources with knowledge of the league’s plans told ESPN.com that Knicks rookie Iman Shumpert — one of four dunk-contest entrants alongside Houston Rockets forward Chase Budinger, Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George and Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Derrick Williams — will be enlisting Lin to “assist” him in a manner similar to the help 2011 champion Blake Griffin got from then-Los Angeles Clippers teammate Baron Davis.

via Marc Stein – ESPN New York.

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