Zach LaVine

Minnesota Timberwolves' Zach LaVine, right, takes the ball from teammate Andrew Wiggins as he competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday Slam Dunk basketball contest Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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BROOKLYN — One dunk a time on Saturday night Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine amazed the crowd at the Barclays Center, winning the 2015 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest.

The only thing more amazing than LaVine borderline levitating? The idea that he can still do better.

"That's the funny thing," LaVine said of his best dunk. "I didn't do that one. I got some tricks in the bag still."

LaVine has given NBA fans plenty to chew on until he decides to reveal those dunks, completing arguably the best four dunks of the night among all of the contestants. His night opened up with an ode to Space Jam, a film the 19-year old said he watched growing up.

"I came up with it in high school," LaVine said of the opening dunk. "I just wanted to come out with a bang. I wanted to show everybody what I got."

WATCH:

LaVine's unreal dunk from Saturday night

The dunks only increased in difficulty from there, as his second attempt was a behind-the-back slam that saw LaVine almost eye-level with the rim. From that point on, with the crowd on their feet, it was clear that the trophy was LaVine's, with the final round more of a formality than a competition.

"I feel like I'm dreaming," LaVine said of winning. "Seeing all the Dunk Contests and people hoisting the trophy...it's a dream come true."

LaVine sounded very open to the idea of returning next season to defend his crown, something that has proven to be easier said than done. Only one player has won the award in back-to-back seasons since 1990, with New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson winning it in both 2009 and 2010.

As for his competition, his biggest threat to the crown might be the very player who helped him win it on Saturday — teammate Andrew Wiggins.

"He can get up too...I'm going to be talking a lot of mess to him to try to join it," LaVine said. "I'm looking forward to that."

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