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          Dwight Howard to return to ASG dunk contest for first time since 2009

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          The time Dwight Howard went full Superman to win dunk contest (1:20)

          With Dwight Howard entering the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, take a look back at when "Superman" won the crown in 2008 in New Orleans. (1:20)

          • ESPN
          Jan 21, 2020, 07:16 PM ET

          Dwight Howard will be part of the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Weekend.

          The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed Howard's participation in a tweet Tuesday.

          Howard hasn't competed in the contest since 2009. He won it the previous year while with the Magic.

          This year's All-Star Game will take place Feb. 14-16 in Chicago.