Derrick Jones Jr accepts invitation to Slam Dunk Contest

Jones Jr joins Dwight Howard as dunk contest commitments.

According to Shams Charania, Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones will participate in the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
The former UNLV forward is averaging 8.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in 24 minutes per game.

Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. has accepted an invitation to the NBA Slam Dunk contest at All-Star weekend in Chicago, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Jones — a key rotation player for Miami — joins Lakers' Dwight Howard as dunk contest commitments.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2020