Sir Dunk

February 16, 2015 at 6:25AM
Minnesota Timberwolves' Zach LaVine reacts after a dunk during the NBA All-Star Saturday Slam Dunk basketball contest Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Zach LaVine reacts after a dunk during the NBA All-Star Saturday Slam Dunk basketball contest Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Wolves rookie Zach LaVine was still basking in the spotlight after winning the NBA's slam dunk championship Saturday night. LaVine became the second Timberwolf to win the crown (Isaiah Rider won it in 1994) and at 19 was the second-youngest champion ever (Kobe Bryant was 18). Out of four dunks, LaVine scored two perfect 50s, including one when he channeled his inner Michael Jordan by wearing a replica No. 23 jersey from the 1996 movie "Space Jam."

Minnesota Timberwolves Zach LaVine competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday Slam Dunk contest Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Minnesota Timberwolves Zach LaVine competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday Slam Dunk contest Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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