When we think about the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, usually two names come to mind – Michael Jordan and Vince Carter. To be completely fair and respect the competition's history, no one would be mad if ...

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 ...

Michael Jordan was a talent unlike anyone had ever seen in the NBA when he entered the league in 1985. While a handful of past legends also played their game above the rim, few had the combination of ...

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's legacy as one of the greatest dunkers in NBA history is set in stone. From the moment he set foot in the league as the third pick in the 1984 Draft, the Chicago Bulls icon immediately ...

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The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While it’s been hit or miss in recent years, the Slam Dunk Contest is still possibly the most anticipated ...

The 1980s were a different time. Before social media, NBA players had to interact with fans outside of phones and laptops. They participated in charity events to promote the league. The goal was ...

Dominique Wilkins burst onto the scene by winning the 1985 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and now, four decades later, it’s his son Jake stealing the show. The younger Wilkins is a freshman ...

There aren't many more exciting moments in basketball these days than when Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards decides to play above the rim. Edwards did it again Friday night during the ...