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 and Vince Carter are known as two of the best dunkers in NBA history. They've showcased during games and in the dunk contest at All-Star Weekend. Jordan won the event twice in the 1980s ...

Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That ...

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 ...

The NBA Dunk Contest isn't the most exciting event in the world, as it is rare for any of the NBA's superstar players to ...

The 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest will be forever remembered as the one when Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins went toe-to-toe and battled to the last dunk to determine who would go home as the league ...

During interviews, the late Dikembe Mutombo frequently found himself asked about the iconic moment when Michael Jordan dunked on him. Despite having addressed this topic numerous times in the past, ...

Sometimes it’s important to just believe what your eyes tell you — in this case that Team USA superstar and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards really is that dude. Edwards drew comparisons ...

After NBC teased it during their latest Sunday Night Football broadcast, their series with NBA legend Michael Jordan has been ...

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. The best way to start your day is with this newsletter and Sam Amick ...