Dwight Howard Doubts He or LeBron Will Compete in Dunk Contest

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DENVER -- Unless Superman is planning a surprise appearance out of another phone booth, don't expect to hear Dwight Howard's name called when the NBA announces its All-Star dunk participants on Monday.



Howard also said not to count on LeBron James participating.



In an interview with FanHouse before Wednesday's game at Denver, Howard was asked if there's any chance he will take part in next month's event in Dallas. Howard said last month he didn't expect to compete.



"If I got some legs, I might go out there,'' Howard said.



But then, Orlando's center, who won the competition in 2008 before losing out last year to New York guard Nate Robinson, turned serious.



"I don't think they're going to announce my name (as a participant),'' he said.



Asked if he was sure about that, Howard said, "Yeah.''

 

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