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Zach LaVine Channels 'Space Jam' for Jaw-Dropping 1st Slam in Dunk Contest

Jake SilverFeb 14, 2015

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Zach LaVine was considered by many to be the favorite to win the 2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

For his first dunk, he had Quad City DJ's open for him with "Come on and Slam" from the movie Space Jam. He then revealed himself to be wearing a Space Jam "Toon Squad" jersey.

If you do that, you'd better not disappoint. He didn't.

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His second dunk may have been even better. Another perfect "50" from the judges.

His dunk with an assist from Andrew Wiggins defied physics:

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Zach LaVine's four dunks in one glorious Vine: https://t.co/Q5Vmm4zVwK

— Tyler Mason (@FSNtylermason) February 15, 2015"

He would go on to win:

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Rookie Zach LaVine is the 2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion! pic.twitter.com/EMH7RiXwU1

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 15, 2015"
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