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Joe to be in dunk contest after all

Not the one in Phoenix, of course, but still exclusive and prestigious. I need a credential. Please.

“I’m going to have own private dunk contest at my house. Just me. I’ll be the only one invited.”

The NBA announced Monday that Portland’s Rudy Fernandez had been selected through fan balloting to compete in the dunk contest. Fernandez, a native of Spain, will be the first international player to participate in the event.

Fernandez received 251,868 votes and beat out Russell Westbrook (147,279) of Oklahoma City and Alexander (114,963).