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

In a legendary moment from the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest, Michael Jordan revealed that Julius Erving—aka Dr. J—was the spark ...

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.

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. Michael Jordan ...

Step into the world of high-flying, gravity-defying, and jaw-dropping athleticism as we revisit the most legendary dunks from NBA Slam Dunk Contests throughout history. From Vince Carter's ...

CHICAGO — Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins have never talked to one another about the 1988 dunk contest. They might be the only ones.

Jordan won the event twice while Howard was a one-time winner. "I had more dunks than Michael for the dunk contest," Howard said. "What did Michael do in the dunk contest.

It was the first time professional athletes were allowed to compete in basketball at the Olympics. Jordan led the Americans ...

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 ...

Blake Griffin tells Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston during a podcast, that he never considered himself a dunk contest type ...

He started off by saying he was better than Michael Jordan in the dunk contest. Jordan won the event twice while Howard was a one-time winner.