Jordan credits Julius Erving for inspiring his legendary free-throw line dunk that sealed the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest.

That's when Chicago Bulls phenom Michael Jordan and fellow high-flyer Dominque Wilkins participated in a playground pick-up game in front of the St. Louis Arch. Jordan was coming of a Rookie of ...

A quick search on YouTube for Michael Jordan will immediately reveal numerous highlight reels that feature the latter's ...

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Many felt Wilkins won because he had lots of powerful, new dunks. Jordan, meanwhile, earned a 50 for doing his signature free-throw line dunk for a second straight year. Howard said Wilkins was ...

This video takes you on a thrilling ride through Michael Jordan's greatest play against every NBA team, showcasing 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 ...

In a legendary moment from the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest, Michael Jordan revealed that Julius Erving—aka Dr. J—was the spark ...

It had been three years since Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins squared off in the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. In the first matchup of the high-flying duo in 1985, Dominique edged out the Bulls ...

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 ...