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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 Kobe Collection: Remembering the legend on the 5th anniversary of his death
Feb. 8, 1997: Kobe vs. the Slam Dunk Contest No, the '97 Dunk Contest isn't remembered all that fondly by competition connoisseurs, especially in the age of LaVine vs. Gordon. But rewatching the ...
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Stephen A. Smith: LeBron James is Directly Responsible For Ruining the Slam Dunk Contest
But the year after that, the most famous participant ... because the 1997 contest that Kobe Bryant won was so bad. The first year LeBron was eligible for the dunk contest, some guy named Fred ...