Who is Jericho Sims? The New York Knicks Player to Participate in the 2023 Slam Dunk Contest

He The Slam Dunk Contest 2023 already knows the participants and from a physical point of view, there is one that stands out above the rest: Jericho Simshis player New York Knickswho will be the only insider present at the event.

sims will try repeat that of his mate Obie Toppinanother New York Knicks interior that was able to keep pale 2022 edition of this challenge for the best athletes in the league.

Who is Jericho Sims?

The Sims is an insider Height 2.08 meters and 24 years oldwhere was the pick 58 from the 2021 draft by the New York Knicks after playing four years at the University of Texas.

The Minneapolis native played little as a rookie (2.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in 13.5 minutes) but he has more entries in 2022-2023taking advantage of Mitchell Robinson’s down games to sneak into Tom Thibodeau’s rotation.

Sims offers little as an offensive player, but he is a sensational athletewhich may play above the hoop (78% from the field), in addition to providing good defensive qualities. A not-so-small detail about the Slam Dunk Contest: 63% of the shots in his NBA career were just this kind of explosive finish. Absolute expert.

Another point in your favor: 1.13 meters he jumped at the 2021 Combine was the third-highest mark of all timebehind only Keon Johnson’s 1.22 (also 2021) and Kenny Gregory’s 1.16 (2001).

When and where is NBA All-Star 2023?

NBA All-Star 2023 will be held in Salt Lake City, home of the Utah Jazz. The weekend of the stars will start the Friday 17th and will end on Sunday 19th February.

The stadium where the 2023 All-Star Game will be held will be the capacity Vivint Arena 18,300 people.

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