The 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest final between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins

Michael Jordan took the crown for his first of two Slam Dunk Championships.

Nov 10, 2017 · Enjoy the incredible slams, jams, and more dunks from the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest in Chicago, featuring Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins!Subscribe to the ...

Dec 6, 2024 · In one of the most replayed highlights in NBA history, Jordan took off from the free throw line and dunked the ball with style to beat Wilkins and win his second consecutive slam dunk contest. Looking back, the original slam dunk king, Julius Erving, revealed that it was he who gave MJ the idea for his winning act.

May 1, 2021 · Opponent: Slam Dunk Contest. Victim(s): Einstein's Theory of Gravity. Year: 1988. Perhaps the most iconic of Jordan's accomplishments in the air. Ballers of all levels dream of and attempt to re-create the free throw line dunk daily. How does he do it? I love how many flashes there are between him leaving the ground and dunking it. 5. The Two ...

17 hours ago · From Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant, discover all the past winners of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest from 1984 to now. The Slam Dunk Contest has long been a staple of the NBA's All-Star Weekend. The competition invites four basketball players to perform a series of dunks over two rounds. Five ...

On February 6, 1988, Michael Jordan soared into basketball history with his unique slam dunk, taking off from the free throw line! Digging deeper, we find this stunning feat earning him the moniker “Air Jordan” and the genesis of the Jumpman logo.

Sep 14, 2021 · A la Dr. J., Jordan took off running, lifted off from the free-throw line, double clutched in midair and slammed it down for the perfect score and the slam dunk title.

Feb 15, 2024 · Jordan registered a 42 on his third dunk of the first round on a basic spinning dunk that wasn't quite a 360. All Stansbury needed was a 40 to tie him, but he wanted to go bigger. He tried a dunk ...

On Feb. 6, 1988, Michael Jordan reclaimed his throne in Chicago, edging Dominique Wilkins in a showdown for the ages at the 1988 NBA slam dunk contest.