the 1985 Slam Dunk Contest at Market Square Arena stands out as one of the best ever, and one that shaped what would follow. It was the first duel between Wilkins and the then-rookie Jordan ...

The legend of Michael Jeffrey Jordan was built on his otherworldly skill to levitate and perform feats of aerial artistry never before seen on a basketball court. As a two-time Slam Dunk Contest ...

This is Atlanta Hawks star Dominique Wilkins and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, who famously faced off during the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest as part of All-Star Weekend in 1988 at the Chicago ...

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 ...

They won two slam dunk titles apiece and scoring titles — although Jordan won 10 again to Wilkins' one. Jordan also formed a dynasty in Chicago, winning six championships and six Finals MVP awards.

The term ‘Slam Dunk’ was coined by the Lakers announcer ... Then came the era of Michael Jordan, Dominic Wilkins, Spud Web (5’6’’ dunk contest winner) and Kobe Bryant who awestruck ...

Jordan personalized the play by sticking his tongue out and holding a pose while he floated in the air, earning a perfect score and the title of 1988 Slam Dunk Contest champion. Standing at 5-foot ...

The Slam Dunk Contest holds a rich history, filled with iconic performances and unforgettable moments that have etched their place in basketball's collective memory. From Jordan’s gravity ...

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. Stream NBC 5 ...

Alex Kirschenbaum is a Newsweek reporter covering sports and entertainment content based in Los Angeles. He has in-depth knowledge of all things basketball, particularly the NBA and WNBA.