It had been three years since Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins squared off in the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. In the first matchup of the high-flying duo in 1985, Dominique edged out the Bulls ...

They won two slam dunk titles apiece and scoring titles — although Jordan won 10 again to Wilkins' one. Jordan also formed a dynasty in Chicago, winning six championships and six Finals MVP awards.

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant's dunk goes viral on social media, leading fans to beg him to participate in the 2026 Dunk Contest.

Morant's more of a transition dunker, or someone who catches lobs off alley-oops, and he reminded us of that recently while ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mac McClung's three-peat Saturday in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest prompted Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo to consider joining next ... Think Michael Jordan vs. Dominique Wilkins back in the day.

The idea that All-Stars regularly entered the Dunk Contest doesn't align with history, either. Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter and Kobe Bryant had yet to hit the apex of their ...