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"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

The 1988 Slam Dunk Contest is still considered one of the best contests the NBA has ever organized during its All-Star Weekend. It was held at the legendary Chicago Stadium, where two legends, Michael ...
National Basketball Association

Top Moments: Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins duel in 1988 dunk contest

Michael Jordan scores a perfect 50 on his free-throw line dunk to defeat Dominique Wilkins. From NBA.com Staff Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins reminisce about the 1988 dunk contest. Top Moments: ...
Chippewa Herald

Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins reflect on memorable 1988 dunk contest battle

CHICAGO — Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins have never talked to one another about the 1988 dunk contest. They might be the only ones. It is still the dunk contest by which all other dunk contests ...
WGN-TV

Picture perfect free hand drawing of free throw: Artist’s sketch of Michael Jordan earns praise from the man himself

A Seattle-based artist spent more than 250 hours on a near perfect pencil drawing of Michael Jordan’s famous free throw line dunk. In the process he captured worldwide attention and the praise of ...