Kobe Bryant believed LeBron James could not win in a 2010 Slam Dunk Contest: "He would come in a close second" originally appeared on Basketball Network. In early 2010, Shaquille O'Neal urged his ...

(AP) — Kobe Bryant is taking a pass on the slam dunk contest, no matter what Shaquille O'Neal has in mind. Bryant nearly burst out laughing Thursday when asked about O'Neal's idea that the Lakers ...

LOS ANGELES -- NBA legend Kobe Bryant is now an Oscar winner! The five-time NBA champion won the Academy Award for his animated short "Dear Basketball" along with animator Glen Keane. "As basketball ...

Guard 4th All-Star appearance: Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers \| Guard 10th All-Star appearance: Jason Kidd New Jersey Nets ...

Despite standing only 6'4", Shannon Brown was one of the most athletic players in the NBA during his playing years. The former Michigan State star had hops for days and, with his fearlessness and ...

Tracy McGrady was part of one of the most memorable dunk contests in NBA history when his teammate and cousin Vince Carter won it in 2000, and the Hall of Famer wants to bring back some of that magic ...