Nate Robinson Wins Record Third Slam Dunk Title

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DALLAS -- Nate Robinson became the first player in history to win three Slam Dunk titles, capturing his third on Saturday night by defeating DeMar DeRozan in the 2010 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest.



Robinson's final-round dunk that clinched victory was an impressive, two-handed reverse that he converted after lobbing the ball to himself off the backboard and catching it in mid-air.



Robinson had some decoration for his final attempt, and it came in the form of four Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. He invited them out not to use as props, but to celebrate the city hosting the festivities.



"We were in Dallas, so right when they said I was in it, I was like, I've got to be creative," Robinson said. "I've got to think of something fast, and I'm a football guy, so I see them all the time -- especially on that big JumboTron, you can't miss 'em. I was like, why not? We're in Dallas, so just pay homage to them."



After successfully throwing down his last dunk, Robinson grabbed the cheerleaders' pompoms and celebrated by shaking them over his head, Terrell Owens-style.

 

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