City Slam (also known as ESPN City Slam) is an

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television series that premiered in 2005. The show is a

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competition featuring

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players competing in a

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and three-point shooting contest. This show is hosted by Dee Brown, himself a 1991

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slam Dunk Champion.

2008 City Slam

City Slam returned to ESPN in 2008. The event took place in Chicago on August 9, 2008 and aired on ESPN August 14, 2008. Dee Brown returned as host. Contestants: Above and Beyond, Air Bama, Elevator, Exile, Fabian Gresier, Guy Dupuy, Golden Child, High Rizer, JustFly, KD, Special FX, Tdub, Tfly, and Werm. Event Details on City Slam Official Site

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