Who won the 1997 slam dunk contest?
Kobe Bryant won the Slam Dunk Contest when the 1997 NBA All-Star Game was played in Cleveland (video)
Who was in the dunk contest in 1997?
Kobe Bryant
1996-1997 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Participants
| Player | Pos | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Ray Allen | SG | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Kobe Bryant | SG | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Chris Carr | G | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Michael Finley | G-F | Dallas Mavericks |
Did Michael Jordan win the slam dunk contest?
While Robinson is the only NBA player to win the competition three times, there are five men who have been victorious twice: Dominique Wilkins (1985 and 1990), Michael Jordan (1987 and 1988), Harold Miner (1993 and 1995), Jason Richardson (2002 and 2003) and Zack LaVine (2015 and 2016).
When did Michael Jordan win the slam dunk contest?
1988
Michael Jordan scores a perfect 50 on his free-throw line dunk to defeat Dominique Wilkins. Unable to verify your NBA partner. Please contact support. Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins reminisce about the 1988 dunk contest.
Did Kobe Bryant ever enter dunk contest?
The very first slam dunk contest was won by Larry Nance Sr. of the Phoenix Suns at the 1984 NBA All-Star Game….NBA Slam Dunk Contest champions.
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Host city | Cleveland |
| Player | Kobe Bryant |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers |
Who was in the 1996 dunk contest?
1995-1996 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Participants
| Player | Pos | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Christie | SG | New York Knicks |
| Michael Finley | G-F | Phoenix Suns |
| Greg Minor | F | Boston Celtics |
| Jerry Stackhouse | SF | Philadelphia Sixers |
Who won the 1998 dunk contest?
New York City
Nate Robinson is the only player to win the event three times. Five are two-time winners: Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, Harold Miner, Jason Richardson and Zach LaVine….NBA Slam Dunk Contest champions.
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Host city | New York City |
| Player | The WNBA–NBA 2Ball Competition replaced the Slam Dunk Contest |
| Team | N/A |
Who won the slam dunk contest this year?
Anfernee Simons
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons on Sunday was crowned the NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner, narrowly beating New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin. Simons and Toppin moved onto the final round after Indiana Pacers rookie Cassius Stanley was eliminated following his first two dunks of the contest.