Jordan, hungry for revenge, had captured the 1987 title while Wilkins was sidelined due to injury. So when both were healthy and primed for battle in '88, the hype was through the roof. The 1988 ...

Over the past couple of years, events have led many fans to believe that the Slam Dunk Contest has lost its charm. Some of the reasons include the absence of star power, heavy dependency on gimmicks, ...

Michael Jordan scores a perfect 50 on his free-throw line dunk to defeat Dominique Wilkins. From NBA.com Staff Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins reminisce about the 1988 dunk contest. Top Moments: ...

Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That ...

Dwight Howard is known as one of the most explosive dunkers in NBA history. The former Philadelphia 76ers center won the Slam Dunk Contest in 2008. At 6-foot-11, he is the tallest winner in the ...

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. He started off by saying he ...

Mac McClung has made NBA history with his enormous impact on the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend. The 26-year-old guard (1.88 m) is the only player to win three consecutive titles, from 2023 to ...

Michael Jordan's 2001 NBA comeback was fueled by more than just passion; he admitted envy towards rising stars like Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter. Jordan felt compelled to reclaim his spotlight and ...

Three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Nate Robinson doesn't like what's happened to the competition, but he has ideas on how to fix it.

Jordan said that the last time he shot a ball was at a house he rented for last month's Ryder Cup. He revealed that the owner ...