Feb. 8, 1997: Kobe vs. the Slam Dunk Contest No, the '97 Dunk Contest isn't remembered ... and yet, so much of what brought ...

McClung aims to make history in this year's contest. If he wins, he will tie Nate Robinson for the most slam dunk contest ...

The Slam Dunk Contest used to have huge names in the NBA competing to showcase their elite athleticism. Whether it’s Michael ...

An Amsterdam native and Albany Academy graduate, Andre Jackson Jr. played for UConn before joining the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks.

Former UConn men’s basketball star and San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle will take part in the Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams ...

Bryant was 6 feet, 6 inches tall. His parents named him after a type of steak. The beef is from a species of cattle, Wagyu, raised in the Kobe region of Japan. Bryant lived in Italy for eight years ...

Bryant was 6 feet, 6 inches tall. His parents named him after a type of steak. The beef is from a species of cattle, Wagyu, raised in the Kobe region ... Star Weekend slam dunk competition ...

They were not competitive once Kobe Bryant retired, and weren't competitive in his final couple of seasons as well. More Lakers news: Stephen A Smith Uses LeBron James Dunk to Take Major Shot at ...