The 3-Point Contest first took place in 1986, and you have to go back nearly that far to find the rest of the Lakers' participants. Byron Scott and Michael Cooper both participated in 1987, but they ...
NBA All-Star Weekend has always been more than just a mid-season showcase. It’s where special moments happen from the world’s ...
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 ...
February 8, 1997: Kobe Bryant (age 18) of the Los Angeles Lakers wins the Nestlé Crunch Slam Dunk Contest in Cleveland. Bryant defeated Chris Carr of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Michael Finley ...