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.
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 ... in locker room over Knicks trading ...
Chris Carr's second dunk of the final was solid, but nobody's best overall score could touch Kobe's 49.
Clint Capela has been one of the most consistent centers in the NBA over the last nine years ... reacts after a dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena.