Howard and Bryant crossed paths plenty more times after that infamous dunk. The pair famously went toe-to-toe in the NBA Finals in 2009 - With Kobe's Lakers winning in five games. They then became ...

FILE – In this April 13, 2016 file photo Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant acknowledges fans after the last NBA basketball game of his career against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles. Bryant ...

However, in 1997, Kobe Bryant made his Slam Dunk Contest debut and brought home the Lakers’ first trophy. At just 18 years old, Bryant’s leaping ability was already legendary. Known for his ...