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"I was shocked when he received a 45" - Michael Jordan acknowledged the judges may have not been fair to Dominique Wilkins in the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest

"I was shocked when he received a 45" - Michael Jordan acknowledged the judges may have not been fair to Dominique Wilkins in the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest originally appeared on Basketball Network. The ...
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When Jordan gave away his Dunk Contest prize money to his teammates: "These guys deserve something"

Basketball fans were hyped when Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan signed up for the 1987 Slam Dunk Contest. The North Carolina standout immediately showcased his athletic chops and dunking ability ...
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"Go the length of the floor and take off" - Michael Jordan said Julius Erving convinced him to dunk from the free-throw line in 1988

The 1988 Slam Dunk Contest is still considered one of the best contests the NBA has ever organized during its All-Star Weekend. It was held at the legendary Chicago Stadium, where two legends, Michael ...

Looking back at 5 memorable Dunk Contest showdowns

The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George “Iceman” Gervin and Julius “Dr. J” Erving in what was the final season before ...