Basketball fans were thrilled when Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan signed up for the 1987 Slam Dunk Contest. After all, Mike had amazed them with his ferocious and high-flying dunks throughout the ...

1 / 931 years ago today, Michael Jordan wowed the crowd in Chicago with a spectacular 50 point dunk in the final round to win the Slam Dunk Contest. 1 / 931 years ago today, Michael Jordan wowed the ...

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While ...

For the first time the dunk contest featured a G-League star, with Mac McClung wowing all with an amazing aerial performance.

Michael Jordan was a talent unlike anyone had ever seen in the NBA when he entered the league in 1985. While a handful of past legends also played their game above the rim, few had the combination of ...

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 ...

Over the past couple of years, events have led many fans to believe that the Slam Dunk Contest has lost its charm. Some of the reasons include the absence of star power, heavy dependency on gimmicks, ...

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 ...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While it’s been hit or miss in recent years, the Slam Dunk Contest is still possibly the most anticipated ...