Timberwolves rookie Zach Lavine left no doubters with a jaw-dropping aerial display in the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest Saturday night, running away with the trophy, the Associated Press reports.
LaVine, just 19 years old, scored a perfect 100 in the opening round highlighted by two through-the-legs, one-handed slams.
In the championship round he scored 94 points, easily outperforming his closest competitor, Orlando’s Victor Oladipo, who finished with a 72 in the championship round.
Here’s a video showing all four of LaVine’s dunks.
The only six seconds worth watching from tonight's contest were LaVine's four dunks: https://t.co/VG63Gslddk
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) February 15, 2015
LaVine was introduced along with music from the movie “Space Jam,” which was released in 1996, the year after he was born. He also wore a Space Jam jersey for his first dunk.
You can appreciate LaVine’s moves more by watching in slow motion.
Zach LaVine GET UP!!!!! My goodness!! https://t.co/3vKLjzmFEV
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 15, 2015
Here’s the second one.
LaVine….again. Wow https://t.co/E6IUSvqtls
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 15, 2015
Round of ginger ale for all! RT @jclong: LaVine is so young, he can't even go out and have a beer to celebrate his win. #Twolves
— Keith Leventhal (@KeithLeventhal) February 15, 2015
The last time a Timberwolves player won the dunk contest was 1994, and the team went 20-62 that year. This year’s team is on pace to finish 17-65.
The contest was part of the NBA All-Star weekend activities. The All-Star Game will be played Sunday afternoon, and no Timberwolves are on the roster.
