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Kobe Bryant won the 1997 Dunk Contest without doing his best dunk: "He didn't even need it"
In 1997, Kobe Bryant won the NBA All-Star Dunk Contest as a rookie. However, the fact that young Mamba didn't even have to use his best dunk to win the contest is more impressive than becoming the ...
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Spanky Hayes shares surprising story about young Kobe Bryant and alleged altercation with Boyz II Men singer over Brandy
Comedian Spanky Hayes recently shared an unexpected story about the late Kobe Bryant's teenage years, revealing a dramatic altercation involving singer Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men. Speaking on the ...
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"Come on, man. Jordan was in the Dunk Contest. Kobe was in it" - Josh Smith on young stars refusing to enter the Dunk Contest
Kobe Bryant, and Vince Carter all hoisted the trophy and now have their names etched in basketball lore. However, in recent ...
‘Not a good feeling’ – Kobe Bryant once gave Dwight Howard vicious NBA reality check that left fans in awe
Dwight Howard entered the NBA as the No.1 pick, but it didn’t take long for Kobe Bryant to give him a ‘welcome to the league’ moment. With a reputation that saw him widely ...
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1997 Slam Dunk Contest: Kobe shines on big stage
It was at the league's fiftieth anniversary celebration that Kobe Bryant first served notice, capturing the weekend's showcase event with an array of exciting jams.
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The making of a global superstar
The sporting world and beyond is mourning the death of Kobe Bryant ... After becoming the youngest ever Slam Dunk Contest winner in 1997, Bryant goes on to play in the All-Star game a year ...