MINNEAPOLIS – Knicks high-flying swingman James White has already been informed he’ll be named tonight to the NBA’s All-Star Slam-Dunk competition, according to a league source.

TNT will announce tonight at 7 p.m. the slam-dunk participants and the rest of the Saturday skills participants during All-Star Weekend on Feb. 16.

White, who played the last two seasons in the Italian League, is nicknamed “Flight White’’ and has big shoes to fill. Former Knicks guard Nate Robinson, who is 5-7, won the slam-dunk event a record three times.

Last night in Washington, White wouldn’t confirm he was named, but told The Post regarding the possibility, “It’s fun for the fans – an opportunity to show your talents. It will be fun.’’

White gave his Knicks teammates a preview last week at Temple University after practice when he took off from the free-throw line and leapt all the way to the rim.

White first became a dunking legend when he battled David Lee in a memorable McDonald’s All-American Slam-Dunk competition in 2001 when they were in high school. YouTube is filled with different White dunking highlights.

Ironically, White’s role with the Knicks is as a defensive swingman and rarely has he dunked in games. “I want the two points,’’ White said last night. “If I have an opportunity to dunk, I’ll do it. ‘’

Steve Novak is expected to be named to the 3-point shooting contest. The team captain for the East during Saturday's festivities is Dwyane Wade, his former Marquette teammate.

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I'm predicting Faried to win the contest, for the simple fact he slams with so much power/strength.

NYKMentality wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:Dunk contest is becoming a joke. Dominique Wilkins vs Jordan who gives a F about any of these nobodies.

Exactly. I still watch it, because I've always enjoyed all-star weekend but where are the likes of LeBron James, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, Russell Westbrook and even little Nate Robinson? Pathetic to say the least. These guys make millions upon millions of dollars but yet can't prove the fans with a true dunk contest?

The pride of our players of today, is nothing when compared to the heart/pride of the 80's/90's. Ewing would have never teamed up with Reggie Miller and John Stockton in order to win a championship. Too much pride amongst those men to admit they couldn't do it alone although Stockton had Malone. Because if Stockton, Miller and Ewing teamed up? Sorry MJ and the Bulls, but those 3 would have combined for ring after ring.

Dwight and Nate did it enough times especially when no one else would. Blake Griffins dunk contest was awful in my opinion. While I dont think Lebron would be particularly good in a dunk contest, I found it annoying how he got everyones hopes up by making a huge deal about him entering that one year and then just backing out as the date got closer.

NYKMentality wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:Seth Rosenthal ‏@seth_rosenthal
Steve Novak will participate in the NBA Three-Point Shootout

Winner. Novak will win the three point contest. Give Novak wide open looks? And he's not missing.

Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler for the East (All-Star game). White and Novak during the dunk/3PT contest's.

Great to see all these Knicks heading into all-star weekend. I'm watching.

Rooting for Novak..of course..but I think the man is gonna choke!