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 ...

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 ...

"It's funny because I didn't think none of it," Starks relayed. "I always say this: I dunked on a lot of, a lot of people ...

When we think about the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, usually two names come to mind – Michael Jordan and Vince Carter. To be completely fair and respect the competition's history, no one would be mad ...

N BA legend Julius Erving got honest about his free-throw dunk compared to Michael Jordan’s version. Back in 1976, Erving participated in the first-ever Slam Dunk Contest.It was a groundbreaking ...

Nike hoped Michael Jordan's Air Jordan sneakers would make them millions. Forty years later, it's bringing in billions.

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.