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"I knew Michael would be favored once he reached the finals" - Jerome Kersey on losing to Jordan in the 1987 Dunk Contest
One of the things that helped Michael Jordan gain attention was his high-flying ability. Already known as a flashy dunker, the Chicago Bulls star proved his worth when he joined the Slam Dunk Contest.
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Julius Erving drops truth bomb on Dr. J vs. Michael Jordan free-throw dunk
NBA legend Julius Erving got honest about his free-throw dunk compared to Michael Jordan’s version. Back in 1976, Erving participated in the first-ever Slam Dunk Contest. It was a groundbreaking ...
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"You probably won, you know it and I know it" - Dominique Wilkins says Michael Jordan admitted to him he shouldn’t have won the 1988 dunk contest
The 1988 Slam Dunk Contest in Chicago stands as one of the most iconic one-on-one showdowns in NBA history. It was basketball's version of a heavyweight title bout — Michael Jordan versus ...
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Watch: Throwback to when Michael Jordan dominated the dunk contest, including his iconic slam from the free-throw line, 35 years ago today
Wilkins, who thoroughly dominated MJ in the 1985 finals, was unable to participate in the 1987 dunk fest due to a sore back. Did Michael Jordan deserve to win the 1988 Slam Dunk title over ...
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About the NBA’s greatest dunk that never counted. Plus, LeBron James’ Michael Jordan story
It didn’t count, but Ja still baptized Wemby If I may paraphrase and slightly alter the words of the late, great Biggie Smalls, “I live for the dunk; I’ll die for the dunk.” I’m doing so ...