The 6-7 rookie forward will become the first player to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk competition and play in the NBA D-League in the same season.

Jones has split time this season between the Suns and their NBA Development League affiliate, the Northern Arizona Suns. The 6-11 center also has a league-high 150 dunks in his ninth season. Jordan, a 2015-16 All-NBA First Team selection and a first-time All-Star in 2017, is tied for the NBA lead in rebounding (13.8 rpg) and paces the league in field goal percentage (69.6) for the fifth straight season. The 6-9 forward has scored at least 20 points six times after recording five 20-point games in his first two seasons combined. This season, the three-year veteran is averaging a career-high 11.4 points per game. Gordon returns to Verizon Slam Dunk after a dazzling performance last year that included three consecutive perfect scores of 50. In addition, the event will be broadcast on ESPN Radio, with audio also available on the ESPN app. ET and will also be available on the Watch TNT App and on TNT Overtime. Verizon Slam Dunk is part of State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, which will be televised by TNT at 8 p.m. of the Phoenix Suns and Glenn Robinson III of the Indiana Pacers. Gordon and Jordan are joined in the four-player field by Derrick Jones Jr. 18 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

NEW YORK - The Orlando Magic’s Aaron Gordon, last year’s runner-up, and NBA All-Star DeAndre Jordan of the LA Clippers will take flight in the 2017 Verizon Slam Dunk on Saturday, Feb.

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