LeBron torn on entering All-Star dunk contest

31/12/2010 15:15:00

MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James wants to be part of the dunk contest at All-Star weekend. He´s just not sure it´s a smart idea.One of the game´s best dunkers, James acknowledged Friday that he often considers committing to be part of the field, then finds himself waffling.James said at some points he tells himself, ``Yeah, I´m going to do it,´´ but then he thinks about the wear and tear on his body and reconsiders.At the 2009 All-Star weekend in Phoenix, James said he planned to enter the 2010 contest, then eventually backed off. This year´s dunk contest is Feb. 19 in Los Angeles.James noted that competing against the likes of Blake Griffin would be a challenge and says, ``he´s already got the home court advantage.´´