Jordan explains why the '88 dunk contest will always be special. ... By 1988, Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins had already established themselves as the premier dunkers in the NBA.

Michael Jordan later admitted that the judges may have been unfair to Dominique Wilkins during their legendary showdown at the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. The event, held in Chicago—Jordan’s home turf ...

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 ...

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.

The no.1 pick in the 2009 draft, Blake Griffin was a huge part of the Los Angeles Clippers' Lob City era alongside Chris Paul ...

Michael Jordan admitted the 1988 Dunk Contest win over Dominique Wilkins may have been influenced by the Chicago crowd. ... the former Hawks forward won his first Dunk Contest in 1985, ...

Bailey is dreaming of going up against Michael Jordan. When asked which NBA legend he’d love to dunk on in the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, he chose “His Airness,” a two-time winner of the event.

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 ...

Dominique Wilkins believes LeBron James could’ve dazzled fans in any NBA dunk contest, though LeBron admits it was never a goal in his career.

From Michael Jordan to 'Galaxy' Foamposites. It's not only Air Jordans that have stolen the show. In 1991, Boston Celtics point guard Dee Brown won the Slam Dunk Contest with a no-look maneuver ...