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"I'm just the third-best dunker in the league" - Why MJ wasn't pleased with his 1987 Dunk Contest win
"Right now, I'm just the third-best dunker in the league. Dominique Wilkins and Spud Webb, who won it the last two years, ...
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 if ...
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When Jordan gave away his dunk contest prize money to his teammates: "These guys deserve something"
Jordan's deed helped disprove the perception that he was a ball-hog and a selfish player. He was averaging 37.1 points per game that season, which was a superhuman feat, but the Bulls remained an ...
MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While ...
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MJ on why the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest versus Wilkins is one of his fondest memories: "It wasn't defining who we were"
Hungry for revenge, "Mr. Air" 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 ...
Michael Jordan was a talent unlike anyone had ever seen in the NBA when he entered the league in 1985. While a handful of past legends also played their game above the rim, few had the combination of ...
On May 13, 1997 Michael Jordan dunks on his defender and gives him a finger wag. Included to start is a throwback moment from All-star with Dikembe Mutombo and Jordan talking about who has dunked on ...
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 ...
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 Los Angeles ...
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