"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 will always be remembered as the pioneer and a man ahead of his time. The ...
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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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NBA legend Kobe Bryant makes slam dunk with Oscar win for 'Dear Basketball'

LOS ANGELES -- NBA legend Kobe Bryant is now an Oscar winner! The five-time NBA champion won the Academy Award for his animated short "Dear Basketball" along with animator Glen Keane. "As basketball ...