Zach LaVine's 2015 Sprint Slam Dunk Contest Performance

Check out Zach LaVine's rim-rattling dunks from the Sprite Slam Dunk contest.

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[PoorFamz]

These aren't dunks we've never seen before, but something about the way he does it makes it look so amazing. The ups, the body language and the flush on the net makes makes it poetry in motion. Congrats Mr. Lavine

[ArmaniXperience]

Zach LaVine has potential to be the greatest dunker in dunk contest history. These were dunks he's been doing since he was 15. He has so much more up his sleeve and he is only 19 years old. FREAKIN 19. At his age for him to put on a show like he did and have the crowd go nuts, that's truly special. He did these dunks with ease, and clearly there was no competition. LaVine is on his way to surpass Vince Carter as best dunker of all time, performance wise.

[TheGr-]

I’m 38, and been a student of the game for most of those years. Even dug in archives to witness the Bird/Magic era. Was watching Vince live in 2000. Lavine and Gordon BY FAR engaged in the greatest Dunk contest I’ve ever seen.

[youngman]

Damn, after behind the back dunk it was over. This guy saved 2015 slam dunk contest

[vincentzumel]

The way he floats during take off and that power when he slams it. I can't describe it.

[blogginsriverbymnlisabop]

Not surprising Everyone knew Lavine could dunk effortlessly. He's a specialist dunker. The dunk contest has been so bad the past couple of years that it's nice to see someone who can actually get us excited again. Great stuff. Hope he joins again next year and the year after. He's got a bagload full of stuff.

[TwelfthRoot]

It’s one thing to be able to do these dunks, and it’s another thing to be able to do them with this much grace, style, and ease. Amazing dunker.

[JonOfficial]

this dunk contest makes me wanna buy a PS2 & play NBA Live 05 again....Best video game slam dunk contest ever !

[Byandlarge]

I grew up in the era of Vince Carter, Desmond Mason and Jason Richardson wrecking shop in the Dunk Contest. Let me tell you, this kid is something special!

Lavine's dunks were so graceful. His technique was mad flawless. It's like he put no effort into most of them.

The scary part is Lavine is only 19!! 😳 Ladies and gents, we may be looking at one of the league's future dominators of the Dunk Contest!

[GWizJackson]

Man, this year's contest really was good. Zach LaVine was ridiculous. I honestly can't name many other one footed dunkers that get up as high, along with the distance he gets. Kid's Crazy!

[FaithfulReasoning]

I watched that first dunk about 50 times, prettiest dunk seen in a long time, and smooth.

[keesterkakes]

I honestly think he might be the best pure dunker ever. What makes him great is how hard he throws it down. Most slam dunk contest participants just barely pull off their dunks, and that takes away the enthusiasm of the dunk. You dont feel the energy. Lavine doesnt just dunk the ball, he slams it hard. The sound of it going in gets everyone on their feet. 

[Piddles]

He has the perfect mix of power, finesse, class, fluidity, everything.

One of the best dunkers I've ever seen

[JW-qufj]

People saying he did the same dunk 3 or 4 times. Look how he changes it up though. He even finished with the left hand on one of these. And go back on watch VC's dunk contest. He did 2 windmills and a basic between the legs dunk off the bounce. And the honey dip of course. But this kid is crazy young. And he has more dunks he can do in the future. This is just a small sample size of what he can do. Probably gonna win for the next 5 years if he continues to participate. He's that good. I'm just still blown away with how effortless each dunk was for him. He got almost all of them on the first try. Problem with the dunk contest these days is you got players trying to do these dunks that are out of their range and they miss 3 times and have to do something basic. He killed it.

[TheyOverThereBro]

This STILL gives me goosebumps. Can't wait to see what he does next all star weekend

[tmroadrunner]

Those were some sick ass Hope it's the start of a great career for him. He definitely isn't afraid of the big stage. He was on the biggest stage there is, tossing that shit down like he wasn't worried about a damn thing. Highly impressive.

[kbtitan]

Kobe Bryant- 13th Pick, 7.6ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.3apg 41%FG Won Dunk Contest
Zach Lavine- 13th Pick, 7.6ppg, 2.2rpg, 3.1apg 41%FG Won Dunk Contest

[orlandobetancourt]

I honestly thought ever since Vince Carter's 2000 performance.. no one will come close to bringing down a building.. but Mr. Levine made me think twice.. Congrats!! Keep the dunk contest a great tradition.. I look forward to next year

[zachlavine]

I WILL COME BACK NEXT YEAR AND WILL FINALLY WINDMILL FROM FREE THROW.

[rhcp]

Thank you Zach for bringing back the dunk contest. This is what we have been waiting for! Best since J Rich without a doubt