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 ...

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 ...

The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George “Iceman” Gervin and Julius “Dr. J” Erving in what was the final season before ...

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: ...

Relive Michael Jordan’s top five dunks that redefined NBA history with the Chicago Bulls. From the iconic free-throw line ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Snagging a pair of Nike’s best-selling sneakers at discount is a major feat, unless you’re shopping Foot Locker’s ultimate Nike Sale. Foot Locker dropped a giant Nike sneaker sale with unbelievable ...

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 ...

AUBURN HILLS -- Detroit Pistons coach Lawrence Frank had an animated response when asked his thoughts about the DeAndre Jordan dunk over Brandon Knight which produced a big hubbub last week during a ...

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 ...