Back in 2015, Zach LaVine was a 19-year old rookie trying to find his way in the NBA. When he was offered a spot in the dunk contest over All-Star weekend, he didn’t hesitate.
What followed, both that year and the next, has become basketball folklore. LaVine had two of the best individual performances at the dunk contest of all time. Due to these legendary moments, his name is one of the first that is brought up when people talk about All-Star weekend.
These days, though, LaVine earns his way to All-Star weekend with his play during the regular season.