Top Moments: Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins duel in 1988 dunk contest Michael Jordan scores a perfect 50 on his free-throw line dunk to defeat Dominique Wilkins.

Jordan credits Julius Erving for inspiring his legendary free-throw line dunk that sealed the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest.

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 ...

The truth is, with Adam Silver constantly changing the format, the league has only further highlighted the decline of the event. While the 3-point contest still delivers some exciting battles, the ...

Jordan was part of one of the most controversial dunk contests in league history. In 1988, he defeated Dominique Wilkins in the finals. Many felt Wilkins won because he had lots of powerful, new ...

Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins had a dunk-contest duel for the ages!" On this day in 1988... Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins had a dunk-contest duel for the ages!

Michael Jordan won his second straight dunk contest in 1988 on his home court in Chicago. He defeated Dominique Wilkins, who many feel was robbed on his final score when judges gave him a 45 for ...

Dominique Wilkins was one of the most exciting players in NBA history. The Atlanta Hawks legend played at the same time as other Hall of Famers such as Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Julius Erving ...

Dominique Wilkins shared an unforgettable story about Michael Jordan’s next-level confidence. Before a game against the Hawks ...

However, no combination will ever top the 2007 judges, which featured five Dunk Contest legends: Vince Carter, Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Dominique Wilkins.

Dominique Wilkins has faced many greats, but he admits Michael Jordan’s trash talk was on another level. Jordan knew exactly ...