"Dr. J with his big old afro jumping from the foul line" - Kobe Bryant reveals what inspired him to win the 1997 Dunk Contest as a rookie

No matter how many great dunkers have been throughout the league's history, like Vince Carter or Dominique Wilkins, Dr. J ...
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Shannon Brown reveals how he wanted to jump over Kobe and DJ Mbenga in the Dunk Contest: "I literally jumped over them in practice"

Despite standing only 6'4", Shannon Brown was one of the most athletic players in the NBA during his playing years. The former Michigan State star had hops for days and, with his fearlessness and ...
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Kobe Bryant takes a pass on slam dunk contest

(AP) — Kobe Bryant is taking a pass on the slam dunk contest, no matter what Shaquille O'Neal has in mind. Bryant nearly burst out laughing Thursday when asked about O'Neal's idea that the Lakers ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Hoopers’ paradise.’ Players flock to Venice Beach to honor Kobe Bryant and game they love

Venice Beach carried all the traits of a party Sunday evening: 90s R&B tunes from DJs, social influencers — with tripods in tow — showing up to get a view of the basketball courts to find out what the ...