The NBA's Dunk Contest used to be the crown jewel of the NBA All-Star weekend. From the "MJ vs. Nique" battle to Vince Carter ...
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 ...
Jordan, hungry for revenge, had captured the 1987 title while Wilkins was sidelined due to injury. So when both were healthy and primed for battle in '88, the hype was through the roof. The 1988 ...
Over the past couple of years, events have led many fans to believe that the Slam Dunk Contest has lost its charm. Some of the reasons include the absence of star power, heavy dependency on gimmicks, ...
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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: ...
Michael Jordan stepped back into the basketball spotlight Tuesday night, making his debut as a special contributor for NBC’s coverage. The timing couldn’t be more perfect—the NBA is back, and so is ...