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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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A look back to when Kobe Bryant won the dunk contest as an 18-year-old rookie
It didn't take long for Kobe Bryant's hyper ... on the Lakers in 1997, Bryant set a Rookie Game record with 31 points. The next night, Bryant won the Slam Dunk Contest in dominant fashion.
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Kobe Bryant: Life in pictures
US basketball legend Kobe Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna ... Larry W. Smith / EPA Bryant dunks the ball whilst playing against Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City in 2012.
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"Kobe was trying to dunk on everybody" - Zach LaVine snubs himself for 1992 Slam Dunk Contest runner-up in top dunkers list
LaVine started his list with Michael Jordan, who won the Slam Dunk Contest in back-to-back years in 1987 and 1988. Then, he went on to name Kobe Bryant, who won in 1997. Third on his list was ...
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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 ...