While Deron Williams is perfectly capable of dunking on his own power, the New Jersey Nets’ point guard got some extra air on his way to slam during a preseason game via an unlikely source.

New York Knicks’ forward Amare Soudemire grabbed Williams mid-air, as he leapt toward the hoop, and then helped propel the opposing player to the goal.

Check out this odd piece of misguided sportsmanship in the video below.

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