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

Sep 14, 2021 · 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 ...

Dec 6, 2024 · The 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest will be forever remembered as the one when Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins went toe-to-toe and battled to the last dunk to determine who would go home as the league's best dunker.. 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 ...

Nov 1, 2013 · Round 1 First Dunk (Score: 47): 0:00Second Dunk (Score: 47): 1:05Round 2 First Dunk (Score: 50): 1:53Second Dunk (Score: 48): 3:30Third Dunk (Score: 47): 4:4...

Feb 12, 2023 · As a two-time Slam Dunk Contest champion, the Chicago Bulls icon solidified his reputation among the greatest dunkers ever by winning his second trophy in 1988 when the All-Star festivities took ...

The 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest featured 7 competitors; Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls, Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks, Clyde Drexler of the Port...

It occurred during the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, which took place on February 6, 1988, in Chicago. In the final round of the contest, Michael Jordan attempted a dunk that would leave a lasting impact on the sport. With his combination of incredible athleticism, hang time, and artistry, Jordan executed a dunk from the free-throw line, taking ...

Feb 10, 2020 · The origins and history of the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest including the unforgettable 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest highlighted by the battle between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins.. In ...

Dec 8, 2024 · Michael Jordan needed a 48 to tie Wilkins and force a dunk-off and a 49 to win the contest. So Mike turned to Julius Erving's free-throw line dunk to seal the victory. However, Jordan missed the dunk on his first attempt before completing it on his second try.

Feb 15, 2020 · 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 are measured: Two stars, at the peak of their powers, the players who finished first and second in that season’s scoring standings, going head-to …