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Full history of Los Angeles Lakers in the 3-Point and Slam Dunk Contests

The article from MSN Sports details the Los Angeles Lakers' participation in the NBA's 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest. It highlights that the Lakers have had limited success in these events. In the 3-Point Contest, Nick Van Exel was the only Laker to participate, finishing third in 1996. For the Slam Dunk Contest, the Lakers have had more involvement but with mixed results. Notable participants include Michael Cooper, who won in 1984, and Kobe Bryant, who competed in 1997 but did not win. Other Lakers like Dwight Howard, who won in 2008 before joining the team, and Mac McClung, who won in 2023 after leaving the Lakers, have also been mentioned. The article notes the lack of recent participation and success in these contests by current Lakers players, reflecting a broader trend of the team's focus on other aspects of the game rather than individual skill showcases.

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