"Go the length of the floor and take off" - Michael Jordan said Julius Erving convinced him to dunk from the free-throw line in 1988 originally appeared on Basketball Network. The 1988 Slam Dunk ...

"I was shocked when he received a 45" - Michael Jordan acknowledged the judges may have not been fair to Dominique Wilkins in the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest originally appeared on Basketball Network. The ...

Sportskeeda - Video Michael Jordan Said Julius Erving Inspired His 1988 Dunk Posted: August 22, 2025 | Last updated: September 4, 2025 In a legendary moment from the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest, Michael ...

During the legendary 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest in Chicago, Michael Jordan went head-to-head with Dominique Wilkins. Needing a near-perfect score of 49 to win, MJ backed up to the opposite baseline, ...