"I was shocked when he received a 45" - Michael Jordan acknowledged the judges may have not been fair to Dominique Wilkins in the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest originally appeared on Basketball Network. The ...

Michael Jordan scores a perfect 50 on his free-throw line dunk to defeat Dominique Wilkins. From NBA.com Staff Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins reminisce about the 1988 dunk contest. Top Moments: ...

The debate between Michael Jordan and Vince Carter in a hypothetical dunk contest is a fan favorite. Jordan brought grace, power, and originality that defined the 80s dunk era, while Vince redefined ...

CHICAGO — Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins have never talked to one another about the 1988 dunk contest. They might be the only ones. It is still the dunk contest by which all other dunk contests ...

The 1988 Slam Dunk Contest in Chicago stands as one of the most iconic one-on-one showdowns in NBA history. It was basketball's version of a heavyweight title bout — Michael Jordan versus Dominique ...

Dwight Howard is known as one of the most explosive dunkers in NBA history. The former Philadelphia 76ers center won the Slam Dunk Contest in 2008. At 6-foot-11, he is the tallest winner in the ...

Throughout his storied career, NBA legend Dwyane Wade had some pretty iconic highlight reel moments like the time he celebrated on top of the scorer's table after hitting a buzzer-beater against the ...

Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That all might change thanks to their newest signing. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype ...

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