Shumpert out of All-Star Slam Dunk contest

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 12:23 PM

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OPRF High School graduate Iman Shumpert was forced out of the All-Star Slam Dunk contest due to a lingering knee injury. Dave Saffran/MSG Photos

OPRF High School graduate Iman Shumpert was forced out of the All-Star Slam Dunk contest due to a lingering knee injury. Dave Saffran/MSG Photos

By Brad Spencer

Sports Editor

OPRF High School graduate Iman Shumpert (2008) will not be competing in the NBA’s Slam Dunk contest this weekend, according to ESPNNewYork.com.

The Knicks rookie has been hobbled by a knee injury that forced him out of Monday’s game against the New Jersey Nets. He is being replaced in the contest by Utah Jazz forward Jeremy Evans.

It was rumored that Shumpert and recent Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin were going to partner up in the contest.

ESPN reported Shumpert is officially listed as day to day by the Knicks.