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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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.

With Dwight Howard, Metta World Peace, and Pau Gasol all out injured, Kobe Bryant took the game into ... at least five years with a thundering dunk over Wallace and Kris Humphries.

T.J. McConnell swipes the in Hornets' inbounds pass, then flings the ball toward his basket to eventually set up a Thomas Bryant dunk. Skip to main content Skip to navigation ESPN ...

A wide-ranging look back at Kobe Bryant's legendary basketball career starting at Lower Merion High School and continuing through his rise to becoming a five-time NBA champion and global phenomenon.

For Kobe': LeBron James, Vanessa Bryant, and more honor late star after Lakers' NBA championship win Fans call out Emmys for 'In Memoriam' omissions of Kobe Bryant, Kelly Preston, Nick Cordero ...

Kobe Bean Bryant is born in Philadelphia ... After becoming the youngest ever Slam Dunk Contest winner in 1997, Bryant goes on to play in the All-Star game a year later to become the youngest ...

Doncic's company after his latest accomplishment: Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. The Slovenian went for 45 points and 11 rebounds on Thursday night in a loss to the Bucks. He shot 14-for-27 from ...