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 ...

Over the past couple of years, events have led many fans to believe that the Slam Dunk Contest has lost its charm. Some of the reasons include the absence of star power, heavy dependency on gimmicks, ...

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: ...

Former NBA player Dwight Howard is no stranger to controversy. And he's back at it again. Howard recently caused a stir during an appearance on the PBD podcast last week. He started off by saying he ...

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 ...

Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That ...

They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Michael Jordan won ...