NBA news: Unsung hero overshadows LeBron…or does he? <\/strong><\/p>\nFor once, LeBron couldn\u2019t be the hero for his team last night. Instead, it was a relative unknown for the opposing team. <\/p>\n
Sundiata Gaines, playing on a 10-day contract, drained a Disney movie-esque three-ball at the buzzer to lead the Utah Jazz over the Cavs 97-96. It was, naturally, the first three-pointer of Gaines\u2019 career. <\/p>\n
But while LeBron didn\u2019t get the glory last night, he could steal it right back for the All-Star weekend this year. <\/p>\n
He\u2019s reportedly 50\/50 now to compete in this season\u2019s Slam Dunk Contest after first saying he was in, then backing out. He\u2019s feeling the heat from NBA brass, including fellow Saturday Night Live host Charles Barkley, who publicly called out LeBron on air. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s hoping he injects some life into a competition that hasn\u2019t matched the high of the famous Vince Carter\/Tracy McGrady\/Steve Francis contest nearly a decade ago.<\/p>\n
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