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 ...

Basketball fans were thrilled when Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan signed up for the 1987 Slam Dunk Contest. After all, Mike had amazed them with his ferocious and high-flying dunks throughout the ...

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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

The iconic "Jumpman" logo, synonymous with Michael Jordan, was not captured during a dunk but a ballet-inspired leap.

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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 ...

Michael Jordan is the G.O.A.T. of basketball and collectors know his cards come at a premium. Its not uncommon to pay hundreds of dollars for select inserts of his cards, and it is definitely not ...

On May 13, 1997 Michael Jordan dunks on his defender and gives him a finger wag. Included to start is a throwback moment from All-star with Dikembe Mutombo and Jordan talking about who has dunked on ...