Derrick Williams is going to show the people in Orlando how dunking is done up North. The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie is one of the participants in the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday. The second overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft is looking to take the next step in a long line of slam dunk icons. Williams has put together an impressive highlight reel during his first season in the NBA, and with Ricky Rubio feeding him the ball, the Minnesota forward as made the best of his opportunities. Take a look at some of Williams' best dunks this...
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