Michael Jordan best dunks of all time

It had been the best faceoff. It absolutely was three-years since jordan and Dominique Wilkins squared down into the All-Star Slam Dunk competition. In the first matchup regarding the high-flying duo in 1985, Dominique edged out of the Bulls rookie to win his first dunk title. Injuries prohibited the rematch for the two stars in 1986 (Jordan) and 1987 (Wilkins).

These times, Jordan had the homecourt benefit in the fight of the league's top two leading scorers. The 1988 All-Star sunday had been held in Chicago Stadium, home of several of Michael's many spectacular dunks.

"Expectations in Chicago tend to be out of this world, " commented Willkins.

The duo withstood competition from 1986 champ Spud Webb, Houston's Otis Smith and Portland's high-flying Clyde Drexler to create the phase when it comes to final showdown.

Michael and Dominique wouldn't let you down the packed Chicago Stadium audience of 18, 403 followers, taking turns showcasing a number of the event's best and fanciest dunks ever before seen. The two combined to record four out-of six perfect ratings of 50 inside last round.

With a variety of energy and finesse, the "Human emphasize movie" took a comfortable lead going into the 4th and final dunk after making two straight scores of 50 points. But Dominique's last two-handed windmill jam scored a modest 45, establishing the stage for defending champ's finale.

"I happened to be surprised, " Jordan said about Wilkin's final rating. "i'd have given him a 49 or a 50."

Needing 49 things to capture his 2nd straight slam dunk name, Jordan headed toward opposing end regarding the flooring towards the delight of this Chicago fans. They understood what was coming. A la Dr. J., Jordan became popular running, lifted off from the free-throw range, double clutched in midair and slammed it straight down for perfect rating and slam dunk subject.

"I seemed up to the box seating and found the man whom started everything, Dr. J, " Jordan stated. "He said to return completely, get the size of a floor, after that take off from the free-throw line. And I achieved it."

With what is the last year both would satisfy when you look at the dunk contest, the home town preferred prevailed into the many dramatic and controversial closing towards All-Star Saturday classic showdown with a 147-145 final-round triumph.

"When you're in someone's home town, it is usually difficult, " Wilkins stated. "But he'd a fantastic dunk, you have to admit. If anybody's going to beat me personally, I'd favour it be him."

Jordan, that would in addition take-home Most Valuable athlete honors at All-Star Game the next day, savored the success but comprehended the importance of a homecourt benefit.