The origins and history of the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest including the unforgettable 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest highlighted by the battle between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins. In celebration of ...

Well, now we know Michael Jordan won at least two slam dunk contests in 1988. You might have heard of the first one. It took place at Chicago Stadium on All-Star Weekend. A free throw-line dunk…a ...

Michael Jordan officially became a star when NBA All-Star Weekend came to Chicago in 1988. Only in his fourth year in the NBA, Jordan dominated every event he entered and walked away with the ...

Who is the greatest NBA Slam Dunk Contest performer ever: Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Zach LaVine, Jason Richardson or Vince Carter? This Saturday, the highlight event of NBA All-Star Saturday ...

Count Dominique Wilkins among the fans disappointed that Bulls guard Zach LaVine won’t be participating in Saturday’s Slam Dunk contest at the United Center. “I thought LaVine and (Magic forward Aaron ...

To celebrate its decade-long partnership with TNT Sports, American Express is teaming up with the six-time Emmy-winning sportscaster and host of TNT's Inside the NBA, Ernie Johnson. American Express, ...

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill spoke with the 2-time defending champion of the competition to discuss what he has planned for Saturday night, how he’s dealt with the fame that comes ...