One of the greatest dunkers of all-time 🫡 90 seconds of Dominique Wilkins most vicious dunks 🍿 #NBADunkWeek | Atlanta Hawks

Michael Jordan vs Dominique Wilkins: 1988 Slam Dunk Contest Michael Jordan had back-to-back dunk contest victories in 1987 and in 1988. In his victory over Wilkins in 1988 in Chicago, he finished with a perfect 50 dunk from the free-throw line. However, the announcers did note that Wilkins was given an abnormally low score for his breathtaking third dunk, a 45, allowing Jordan to win it by 2 with his perfect 50. To this day, the allegations of “home cooking” still float around surrounding the ev

The rivalry between Dominique Wilkins ("The Human Highlight Film") and Michael Jordan ("Air Jordan") was legendary, defined by explosive dunks, high-scoring games, and a legendary 1988 Slam Dunk Contest where Jordan narrowly beat Wilkins in Chicago; their battles showcased raw power (Wilkins) versus finesse (Jordan), culminating in memorable individual duels like Wilkins' 57-point game in 1986 and a playoff series in 1993 where the Bulls, led by Jordan, ultimately triumphed. #highlightsシ゚ #every

On this day in 1988... Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins had a dunk-contest duel for the ages! #NBA75 | NBA