The Human Highlight Film was collateral damage in the process. Related: Michael Jordan copied Julius Erving to win a 1988 slam dunk contest over Dominique Wilkins: "Only one guy can be the first" ...
Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins square off in Chicago Stadium in one of the league's most memorable duels, with MJ getting it done on his home turf in grand style.
As a part of MJ's career-high 10 steal performance, Jordan gave a preview of the 1988 Dunk Contest with this athletic steal and slam.
The slam dunk contest has recently lost its appeal. Gone are the days when superstar players participated in the event such as Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter.
A couple of weeks ago on ESPN’s” SportsCenter,” a segment about what the greatest dunk of all time is was brought up. However, this show didn’t consider the annual NBA contest and omitted many ...
and a story with Steve Reed revisiting the 1988 dunk contest through interviews with Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins. Best of AP — Honorable Mention ...