Legends Discuss a LeBron-Kobe Dunk Contest That Didn’t Happen
Summary
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is set to occur with participants who have not been All-Stars. Previously, the NBA considered a million-dollar competition featuring Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant, but it never happened.Key Facts
- The upcoming NBA Slam Dunk Contest includes Carter Bryant, Jaxon Hayes, Keshad Johnson, and Jase Richardson.
- Mac McClung, who won last year, will not defend his title.
- The NBA has faced criticism for not having high-profile players in recent dunk contests.
- NBA once proposed a $1 million dunk contest with Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant.
- Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady both participated in the 2000 dunk contest, with Carter winning.
- Kobe Bryant won the Slam Dunk Contest in 1997 when he was 18 years old.
- LeBron James has never participated in the Slam Dunk Contest despite his famed basketball career.
- A potential contest with Carter, McGrady, Bryant, and James would have been highly anticipated.
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