On a chilly February evening in 1988, the eyes of the basketball world were fixed on Chicago's old stadium. The arena buzzed with anticipation as fans eagerly awaited the highlight of NBA All-Star ...

In his 15 years as a star in the NBA, Dominique Wilkins certainly had his run-ins with Michael Jordan. The two were ...

Over the past couple of years, events have led many fans to believe that the Slam Dunk Contest has lost its ... lot to do with the rivalry between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins.

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 ...

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 ...

[Photo: teahub.io] The rematch between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins in the 1988 Slam Dunk contest was three years in the making. Wilkins defeated MJ in 1985 while His Airness captured his ...

Jordan returned in 1988 for a rematch with Wilkins. It was a legendary duel to behold at Chicago Stadium, as both players treated fans to a spectacle. It went down to the last dunk, with Michael ...