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Michael Jordan on why the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest is still a fond memory: "That was the connection that I remembered the most about Dominique and myself"

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 ...
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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. From NBA.com Staff Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins reminisce about the 1988 dunk contest.
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NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Rules, scoring, contestants and other info

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 ...
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Ex-76ers Center Picks Himself Over Michael Jordan in Dunk Debate

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 ...