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 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: ...

A dunk is worth just two points, but the best dunkers in the world always find ways to make it feel like more. From signature in-game slams to unforgettable posterizations to you-had-to-be-there dunk ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ahead of the 2019 All-Star Saturday Night Dunk Contest, we take a look back at Michael Jordan's iconic performance in each of the three contests.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...