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 ...
"Kobe [Bryant] told us coming out of the timeout. Dale drew up a play for the game. I sat at the top of the key, and Kobe told us, 'I'm about to cross this fool (Wallace) up and dunk on him.' ...
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.