Michael Jordan vs Dominique Wilkins DUNK-OFF (1988 Slam Dunk Contest) - BEST SLAM DUNK CONTEST EVER?

MJ and Nique dunk it off in the 1988 all-star weekend!
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[@unknownentity2429]

I miss these days so much. Everything about this time period was so much fun

[@jonlj77]

It was genuine, it was real. I do too.. The smartphone ruined society.

[@officialtheory001]

I member watching all bulls championships with my buddy on his little tv goin nuts 🔥

[@generalkayoss7347]

@@jonlj77 This society deserves what it's getting IMO.

[@broheme8922]

Or has time rewritten every line?

[@mr.chandler9177]

Exactly!!

[@dansweda712]

From the mid 80's to the late 90's was the best era of basketball of all time, so lucky to have been alive to witness

[@thetruth4808]

Just 80's and down was

[@realcoupedaze]

Sameee

[@dansweda712]

@@realcoupedaze there were sure some ballers back then, and it seemed each one had a nemesis, that when they went head to head, things would get a little physical, just great basketball, I could go on an on

[@Thedesertguy75]

This is when I loved basketball. The Era, the energy, just awesome

[@et2012te]

Before players cried and went woke! Such a shame

[@JaredVii]

@@et2012te When politics didn't invade everything.

[@craigtennant1345]

When the 3 points was only a wide open shot or a desperation play.

[@bojedjedthemusiciankid-vit249]

This era arose the most exciting and awaiting move from Jordan,

[@sherrieanngalecio8679]

@@JaredVii XD but mo

[@jonm5610]

Times were definitely better back then and the energy. Jordan was amazing

[@aaroncosta905]

Nique getting a 45 in the finals was criminal

[@dadillonful]

It was mj, the most protected player in nba history

[@WOHBuckeye]

Every dunk by both guys in the finals were 50s. They did the make good

[@Nik_Airball]

Because he’s not dark enough like MJ

[@johncaparulo4800]

How many windmills deserve a 50?? Both of them were great in this contest. Both deserved to win. MJ had home court advantage. Nobody got robbed here.

[@johncaparulo4800]

And Dominique’s middle dunk of the final round was crap. The ball hit the rim on the way down. Yet they gave him a 50. MJ’s middle dunk was a 50 and he got a 47.

[@johnstacy2700]

Yes Dominique was a very underrated player. He wasn't just a dunker... he was an amazing player in his own right.

[@johnnychism8824]

Ooooooga booooga don't you agree???

[@necrosiskoc9617]

@@johnnychism8824 The human highlight film...

[@keithlilly6242]

He was great but played in an era with so many of the greatest.

[@gogetter1brown82]

Say no more

[@reaper7694]

Can't be underated when you're one the top 50 players

[@menicholson]

34 years later and I'm still pissed about Nique getting robbed.

[@rubengutierrez5102]

If the 1988 NBA slam dunk contest wasn't in Chicago. Dominique Wilkins would've won it! Because Dominique Wilkin's very last dunk was a 50, the NBA fronted on Nique!

[@antoniobeck5051]

Man! These days were fantastic! I was so young and in love with the NBA! Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins really influence my life! I loved these two brothas! Long Live The Kings!!!!

[@michaelkennedy607]

I still watch it. The power and elevation Dominique was incredible

[@estonwellsjr.5632]

Qatar dddddddddd#eq÷@

[@estonwellsjr.5632]

This is when we appreciated the old school basketball stars

[@ismaeldonadio9699]

This dunk contest never gets old! MJ and Nique both had superb abilities.

[@eumircalderonaleman8312]

Repite dunk wow super 👌🏿 ability

[@anthonyr.calvanico5066]

@@eumircalderonaleman8312coming from someone that prefers a cookie cutter league now? Man sit down! 😂

[@Jangocat]

Ted Turner owned my cable provider and the Hawks at the time, and he showed all the Hawks games to promote the team. So I saw a lot of Wilkins in his prime, and him having to carry his whole team. He was a remarkable basketball player. They didn't call him the human highlights real for nothing.

[@donnamontgomery8400]

Yes he was Dave! He was probably the 2nd best scorer most years when they both played. It was a damned travesty when he didn't make 50 best all time..absolutely recoculous

[@LikeAGentlemanPlease]

Yep. I can tell you’re an Atlanta native. Ted made sure to pump up the braves, hawks and falcons.

[@CaesarB227]

Human highlight REEL not real

[@sharon5326]

I remember this dunk contest & what 2 greats these two players were! I just miss Michael Jordan and thankful I watched him play his whole career!!! The 🐐 of the NBA!😍this whole era of the.NBA!!!

[@blitzztv1135]

The last dunk by dom was a clear 50 wtf judges.. This match deserves a dunk off.. One of the best in slamdunk competition history.. Both badass dunkers.. 👍

[@shanewiththeanderson4356]

I agree , he got ripped off. I miss those days of ball.

[@georgemavrides3434]

This is when the Jordan became everyone's favourite. This was judged before it started.

[@wheellights5406]

how the fk is any of Jordans dunks a 45??? he got ripped off just as well

[@menghu1119]

What about GD and Lavin?

[@boogieman1719]

Nique's two handed windmill at the end was pure savagery. Incredible hang time and power.

[@williethomas5116]

It was by far the best dunk and was scored down a point specifically to give Jordan the undeserved win at home. Jordan may be the GOAT but that day in Chicago, he was bested by Dominique Wilkins.

[@kevinmcgaw934]

@@williethomas5116 They weren't going to let Jordan lose at home. Niqe would have won anywhere else.

[@williethomas5116]

@@kevinmcgaw934 Sad but true. I didn't even see the point of having the contest if the person who clearly deserved the win was going to get cheated so badly.

[@peterjaketalkswrasslin6920]

Now we know why Michael wore 45… to throw it back in Nique’s face!!!

[@uzmynem]

Will neveer get tired of watching that 2-handed windmill! Every time! My favorite dunk from Nique!!

[@aDadandHisBoy]

First time watching this… 🤨 Both men did phenomenally, but my vote went to Dominique. What a great dunk contest!

[@richlewis1879]

If it wasn't in Chicago Dominique wins

[@averyt6521]

I was sad nique git robbed

[@MrSean03839]

Glory days of the 80's, sorry to all that missed that decade!!!

[@zigman3105]

Shut up boomer

[@MrSean03839]

@@zigman3105 Sure bud, too bad I'm not even a boomer. But keep posting inane messages.

[@romsrequest]

Dominique's power is amazing! You can hear the impact on the rim with every dunk.

[@a.j.ramirez1325]

Absolutely. And he killed it. Every. Dunk. He had to be perfect to beat he just couldn't quite get there. But dude Wilkins' 2 handed windmill is one of my favorite dunks ever, it gets me every time. He's really graceful in the air, but then it's all power.

[@jovigalvez2107]

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[@vikctorrkreedd6418]

@RANDOM He definitely beat M. Jordan.

[@chadsem]

Duh. 1st time seeing him or some shit? lmao

[@Youre_Right]

Jordan had finesse and grace. Wilkins had that raw power. One of my favorite dunkers. Shawn Kemp was another that slammed it with authority

[@michaelb8073]

Facts

[@invisiblesets5157]

This part!!Finesse &Grace bro!💪🏿

[@Jimmyjohnson1985]

Creativity beats power any day.

[@Frankybroadcast]

Yezzir

[@TheKrank298]

I remember I was 7 years old watching this on my grandmother's black and white TV and it is still one of my favorite memories in basketball history.

[@lydnarzenaby6804]

What's so unique about Dominique windmill dunks are he's whole body was always right in front of the rim.. Even Vince didn't do that, he's always right on the side when he does the windmill

[@raystoric2175]

NBA needs to bring back this Dunk Contest Format , it just makes more sense .

[@royrichardson9164]

@Mr. No Weapon (The Prince Of The Talkbox) and?

[@Ch3fdadda]

Dominique Wilkins had the power but Jordan just looked like he was floating above and around the rim. Saw this live and it still amazes me.

[@revolution2405]

Jordan can float and I watched it live too, but I think he should have lost some points for doing the same dunk twice

[@vdLeo-je6os]

Ok I understand this is a Jordan fun video. To be fair let us make an open vote on who was the real winner of the contest. Air Jordan dunk is not enough to give a win, in my opinion.

[@Heelfan71]

@@revolution2405 Exactly!

[@moisesbonilla7228]

wowww you saw it live!!!! thats awesome man!! how must have been

[@ayumicute4062]

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[@generalkayoss7347]

When, for some reason, you thought Vince Carter was the first guy to throw down a 360 in a dunk contest. Then you see Wilkins doing it back in 1988! lol

[@anthonywarry339]

It’s the tiny nuances on both guys when watching in slow motion you can really appreciate. Man these guys were such unbelievable athletes. The golden era.

[@delona6485]

Damn I miss the 80’s. I grew up in Atlanta and Dominique was the man! We were glued to the tv during all these games!

[@111qp2]

Absolutely💯

[@Frankybroadcast]

I was watching this live and as much as I remember rooting for Mike, I was sure Dominique was the real winner that night.

[@terriejones9423]

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[@reginaldgraham7231]

Nique should've won.

[@youllbeallriight4556]

Yep

[@Polarcap1]

I love how the judges can't do any of this but can judge how good these men are/we're.

[@lawrenceparker969]

Holy shit Wilkins throws it down hard! 2 hand windmill was brutal!

[@blackisback74]

The Nike/Jordan collaboration was by far one of the most successful ever

[@MistaDontPlay34]

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[@josielsantos5548]

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[@paulharveydanganan7770]

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[@MossyB4Prez]

Nique's 1st dunk in the finals is beautiful. The one off the backboard. He was so far away from the rim. That was fire. Classic contest right here.

[@hectorlopez1069]

He should have won it because of that dunk. That dunk was more than 50 points.

[@marvmon4735]

This years contest SUCKED I hate this new generation of sissssys

[@Jimmyjohnson1985]

You gotta figure how long his arms are. Not quite as impressive once you consider that. Jordan's free throw line jumps were way more impressive.

[@Jimmyjohnson1985]

@@hectorlopez1069 A dunk cannot be more than 50.

[@deepdiver3084]

@@Jimmyjohnson1985 , His foot was over halfway across the free throw line. Not super impressive.

[@11MK23]

Absolutely EPIC contest, I never get sick of watching it! Today's NBA will never be able to replicate the dunk authority alone how they punished the rim! Nowadays they're afraid to hurt their pretty manicured hands when dunking there is no authority..these two tried to MURDER the rim on each dunk!!

[@user-xb4fm5rx8h]

2016 Dunk Contest >>> this Dunk Contest

[@ROBERTINI77]

For those who think about Vince Carter´s elbow dunk... 10:36, and jumping from the side. This dunk is one of the most underrated dunks!

[@Gabor123]

Tough scoring the whole competition.

[@JadenWynn]

Could've broke his arm comin at at that angle very impressive

[@davidmccall860]

Watching that Red Bulls #23 jersey sailing through the air is just mesmerizing and timeless! Proud to be an 80's kid and to been able to watch live, some of the most legendary B-ball games in human history!

[@zigman3105]

Shut up boomer

[@buickjam]

I'm curious to see the most legendary B-ball games in reptile history

[@jimmiebazz2586]

You act like you did not see the injustice speaking on stuff other than what transpired...

[@richlewis1879]

@@buickjam what a joke response. Let me guess, you got 3 pair of lebron's underwear hanging on your wall

[@Julius_Paul]

Watch 'Niques dunk at 17:15. His head is at the rim AND STAYS THERE for the entire windmill. It looks impossible. Was he grabbing on to the mesh with his teeth? The greatest windmill ever, by far.

[@cooper482011]

Nique was robbed on that dunk. The judges gave him a 45. That was an amazing 50.

[@kareemjweaver4081]

It was the worst example of rigging the results i have ever seen. Phenomenal dunk.

[@rounim6722]

Better than lavine free throw line windmill?

[@Jimmyjohnson1985]

@@cooper482011 Nope

[@genohero6139]

When you're 6 ft 9 having your head at The rim isn't that impressive actually I'm sure Dominique could have done that 58 when he was younger probably not super impressive but if you look at the pro-dunk leagues just like 10 years ago there was a guy named t dubs 5'9 the guys got a 50 plus inch vertical and the current crop of guys there is a few one guy at five six that can get his head level so this isn't that impressive when you look at the pro dunking circuit

[@lutian2057]

The most beautiful free throw line dunk ever❤

[@marchess7996]

That last dunk Dominique did was an all time great.

[@Wutzmename]

I was in Jr High school when this happened. Dominique deserved more on the double windmill but I can understand the fear the judges had. Home field advantage.

[@luisescobar1868]

Home field advantage shouldnt matter....wilkins shouldve won

[@Ckillen2422]

Wilkins was a BEAST!!!!

[@bluemagic_6959]

Even though I’m a Jordan fan, I think They gave it to Jordan! That double handed windmill Wilkins did is crazy hard to do! He should of got a 50! No less than 49.

[@strauqq1]

People saying Dominique got robbed obviously missed that iconic dunk that Jordan did. The style and flare is unmatched.

[@brandonarnold5322]

I just watched this dunk contest again and it was "Highway Robbery"! That is Ridiculous!!

[@waynzignordics]

Yeah but think of all the Nikes they sold!! (The Air Jordan logo is from this contest).

[@WarriorVinyard]

@@waynzignordics also, think of the millions of posters that the free throw line dunk sold. Highway robbery my ass. Jordan won and he deserved it.

[@maryheadley4853]

And Dominique Wilkins was a powerful, finesse player. Beautiful to watch.

[@wolverinebear5357]

I was 6yrs old an watching this with my grandma, she loved basketball

[@richlewis1879]

The two-handed windmill might be the greatest dunk of all time

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

Still love to watch Wilkins and Jordan in a dunk contest or just a regular season game. They just provided a level of excitement that you just don't get from today's NBA star duals/ rivals.

[@jvkicktensai]

I don't know but all MJ's dunks right now seems common on todays standard but if you watch them in slow motion the hangtime in my mind no one on todays dunker seems to replicate this, he looks likes gliding gracefully on to the air, it is beautiful to watch.

[@bryanlopez4994]

I totally agree

[@thomasmurphy9750]

@Eddy Valenica 7

[@adel6019]

@TheCollective Vince was like 45 inches. I think you got 37 from his dunk contest which is different from the vertical jump test. You jump higher without the ball than with the ball.

[@silart3019]

Vinsanity matched his hangtime

[@cornellscott2666]

Amazing video.

[@peterjaketalkswrasslin6920]

Iconic stuff…these broadcasters madd classy and these dunks were masterpieces…

[@tkaki6029]

Dominique is one of the most under-rated players ever.

[@layback76]

People only recognize him as a dunker. But he was a damn good player as well!

[@Lcaz8616]

I still can’t believe that when Dominique got older no contenders tried to sign him.

[@danromero3385]

I'm a big Jordan fan but I have to agree with you on that...I've always thought the same...

[@tkaki6029]

Lonnie Chatman like Cleveland or The Knicks couldn’t have used him?

[@genebingle1754]

The Human Highlight Reel baby!

[@mairwindyap3813]

The great dunker and the greatest player of all time in our generation. That is no other than Michael Jordan, the living legend.

[@williamwilkins3046]

And he was handed this by the judges

[@kevinmcgaw934]

@@williamwilkins3046 Correct , Nique was robbed.

[@lmao6t]

@@kevinmcgaw934 no he wasn't...u bustazz 2 this day still hating!!!

[@kevinmcgaw934]

@@lmao6t Calling me out of my name. Real mature.

[@fit4lifenickzagorov592]

I remember this like it was Yesterday! Looked like Jordan was going to jump out of the stadium! Wilkins was amzing player always likeed his 360 dunk! Jordan is Jordan for a reason (Legend)

[@marvinwilliams4181]

The commentary for this dunk contest was amazing

[@Pressure314]

That two-hand windmill was the best dunk of the contest. PERIOD.

[@Revok7272]

Naw

[@Revok7272]

It was good but not as good as the free throw dunk

[@williethomas5116]

You are right "Jordan may be the GOAT, but was clearly bested anyone who says otherwise is looking their heart and not their eyes" Charles Barkley. Truer words never spoken. Jordan won for only one reason this was in Chicago.

[@jenalyngalindo3689]

E

[@cryptjoi9194]

@@williethomas5116 facts!! all good tho!!

[@hectorg3288]

MJ was like a got damn ballerina dunking so graceful

[@markprice2225]

Jordans 3rd dunk in the Semis was ridiculous! The replay shows just how high he was and he put his arm in the Net way before Vince Carter lol

[@sherwinjupiter6823]

This is awesome and the best of all time indeed 👍 boom 💥

[@simbadurio444]

Watching this again, never realized how Dominique got robbed. That two handed windmill was ridiculous. To award it a 45, was the NBA marketing machine at it's most criminal.

[@LadellTurner]

When I first saw this dunk contest! That's exactly what I thought!

[@xaviervega468]

Then they awarded MJ a 50 on the free throw dunk even though he already did it earlier in the contest.

[@raymondrogers4246]

I said that all my life that he got robbed

[@loyaxethegreat68]

it's business they saw Mj's potential to be an icon a superstar in the making

[@mikearndt1233]

Yep,I'm just revisiting this.in retrospect,nique got robbed

[@juantrader6064]

DW gave one of the best windmill dunks I’ve ever seen and gets a 45. This was the first robbery in Chicago.

[@jknight1984]

Juan Trader Al Capone would tell you different 😁

[@jamiehammond7401]

Absolutely .

[@issa.israel]

Juan Trader 😂😂😂

[@issa.israel]

jknight1984 touche

[@chaiowinn6654]

I think they was tired of that Windmill fr

[@memyself7995]

Man I loved this era 🙌💯

[@kamazimargen7697]

Tnx for sharing this video host 👍⭐

[@sergio.ea.gaytan]

jordans ducking his head to avoid the rim then sticking his elbow in it won it for me very underrated dunk

[@toddster119]

This was the best dunk competition I've seen. Both Jordan and Wilkins brought it.

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

So much fun. They were so awesome.

[@williamtimothy4548]

This was not the best dunk contest. They did the same dunks over and over

[@ShawnValentino]

It had the mystique because the top 2 scorers in the league and two legends were finalists but Dominique just did the windmill over and over and the dunks are a joke compared to anything the last 20 plus years but I still love it because of the myth and starpower

[@toddster119]

@@ShawnValentino I think it's a mistake to compare it to today's contests. Today's dunkers are more creative, and Vince Carter's dunks would've destroyed any contest. Today and yesteryear.

[@astralmindny9055]

2nd best

[@rubengutierrez5102]

No! Nique's last dunk was a 45! And that was his best dunk! Man, they fronted on Nique, yo! Dominique Wilkins should've won this dunk contest!

[@davidsutherland6542]

This was legendary!

[@thekeithlane]

I was a kid and remember watching this contest with my dad. There was so much energy in this event, you could feel it watching from home on your tv! While I was an MJ fan and was rooting for him (and he performed top tier that night!) - to this day I think Dominique was robbed. My jaw dropped on that double-handed windmill!

[@jons7955]

I grew up watching this and feel that Wilkins should have won, whenever I watched his dunks it was must see TV

[@danielhanich8000]

I was going to same the same thing and I also remember thinking that as a boy

[@r2Factstv]

Yeah me too and I still think Dominique gave Jordan a run for his money

[@eriklarson9137]

@@r2Factstv I am a WAY bigger fan of Jordan that Dominique, but this is an easy call. That two handed windmill was a 50 all day, every day. Jodan's free through dunk only should have been a 50 if he took off behind the line. Sorry MJ.

[@jimmiebazz2586]

You do not have to think he was robbed because he was robbed how could he even accept that trophy is criminal...

[@SOLFLYPED]

The judges wanted to get out the arena safely! It is in Chicago!🤣 #Dwilkins 🏆

[@redbishop71]

Amen

[@brucescott4261]

solflp ...'Nique won that Slam Dunk competition, and Air Jordan knew it!!!

[@boogitybear2283]

I wonder if Nique truly cares that he “lost” this Contest.😂

[@BillyMan3112345]

Nope windmills got old as shit

[@brianwestmeyer9082]

Yeah that 45 for his Las dunk was bs. It looked better than Jordan's #2 cradle dunk and got a weaker score. Jordan also missed two dunks in the series.

[@SDesWriter]

No bigger MJ fan than me, but that 2 hand windmill was EPIC! Should have been a 50. Jordan's last dunk was superb because he brought it down and the back up for the dunk. He took off from a few inches further inside the line, but made up for it by having so much room at the end. He didn't even have to reach out to put it down. Only better free throw line dunk ever was Zach's where he put it down on the side of the rim. Great contest, apologies to 'Nique for the Chicago judging. These two, Vince, and Zach v Gordon are EASILY the best in NBA contests.

[@user-br7xg2lm4g]

Thank you !

[@adrianwalsh5594]

I love this part of the ALL-STAR compaction it's so exciting too see the top stars go for there dunk's

[@vidyasagar3323]

Seeing this even in 2022 means so great play by both the mates ❤️❤️❤️

[@hellahung]

The Free throw glide Dunk with so much verticle the second time around is a Masterpiece Signature MOVE that's LEGENDARY. Wilkins is Fire!! Great bout! -hELLA HUNG

[@chad3452]

Jordan looked so good in slow motion his hang time was super crazy ... Def the best player ever he is the goat imo

[@adambenedict6155]

“I would have given Dominique close to a 50 for that dunk”. - Michael Jordan

[@elvisaaron2807]

Dom won that dunk off no doubt about it

[@jimmiebazz2586]

He did not a no problem accepting a trophy he did not deserve, you could see in his face and here in his voice he did not deserve that slam dunk trophy...

[@alistairproductions]

@@jimmiebazz2586 he deserved it. He's not the judge

[@b-eazy7584]

That two handed windmill should’ve been higher than a 45

[@bigdan9850]

The only reason why I believe it was not higher is that it was Dominique's Go to dunk when he needed guaranteed points, so they've seen it quite often. It to me is very similar to the dunk from the free throw line, that It has been seen so much now even though very few people can do it that it does not Garner the same amount of excitement and Prestige.

[@Jacob-lj8vw]

@@bigdan9850 i agree with the reasoning, but I can do a 1 hand windmill (amateur version) . 2 hands with full motion is ridiculously harder to do. I don't think I've seen anyone replicate that.

[@shirtzzandstuff2659]

That should have been a 50 all day

[@sugazane85]

Hard

[@tbonetabano8479]

I give it a 46

[@thechosenone3021]

Jordan’s semi final first attempt made me emotional; GREATNESS in action

[@TexasHeatAudit]

I must have watched this VHS 500 times as a kid. Epic

[@allfresco2366]

Thanks for uploading this video, it allows me to see, as if it were live, that competition, since I had not seen it and surely, it was the first one in which Jordan gave those tremendous jumps, dunking!

[@doughofmann]

Jordan was a perfect symphony. He was poetry in motion.

[@tiderbean]

But that was rigged bullshit.

[@saxcarsnomorecigars]

Excellent athletes. Those were the brilliant good Old Days

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Thanks Doc🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@joebay1049]

Finesse at its finest...MJ is just so smooth and very creative his body movements and creativity..Lots of free throw dunks mostly just extending their arms to reach,but MJ held back wards legs folded in the air then spreaded..Amazing to watch!

[@kevyngreen5038]

Exactly!

[@kaedre1211]

You're exactly right, but on every Freethrow dunk MJ was a foot inside the FT line. I think they now call it The Statue Of Liberty dunk 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@joebay1049]

@@kaedre1211 he sud step on the line but when it comes on a slam dunk competition we dont just look at the feet of the dunker the whole movement and creativity

[@williamwilkins3046]

@@joebay1049 they just gave it to Jordan

[@LSFA-KrissyL16]

those folded legs etc is why people think MJ was so impressive. that only increased what is actually just an optical illusion. 🙄

[@mounirezzine33]

Back when 50's weren't given away like it was candies

[@csmith8430]

Me and my son just met Nique the other day at Stone Crest mall. He was joking about the size of my sons feet. A pleasure meeting him.Really cool dude.

[@mr.r1622]

@Stephen Paoli EXACTLY PREACH BROTHER

[@basrileng8671]

@stephen...its called creativity revolution dude...they were the best at that time..once mike said 'they learned from us'

[@tartuffethesprywonderdog5883]

@Stephen Paoli Wow, you're a fucking moron. You to, Mrs. Ross. Back then there was actually something called defense that you were allowed to play. Today's players are soft, and wouldn't be able to handle the physical game of the 80's and 90's.

[@stewizo4449]

smhh....None of these guys would win a slam dunk contest today. The likes of AG would effortlessly destroy them.

[@Alexthegreat27]

At 12:55, the slo-mo replay of my all-time favorite dunk! Just perfect form and power by Dominique. He got robbed BIG TIME...

[@user-ff4jt7ul8i]

Why he got robbed????In every competition he was doing the same dunks,wind mill,wind mill and wind mill!!I dont think he should win also on the 1985 contest,take a look the dunks that did MJ !!!

[@manuelflores9399]

Love watching 23jordan every game was young want to go back to the 70s

[@djericalexander]

Such great memories of a simpler time. Both amazing basketball legends. Thank you for the upload.

[@michaelb8073]

The floor shook when Wilkins hit that rim

[@peted7687]

I rememeber watching this live. Man! It was awesome!! I feel sorry for the kids nowadays didnt have a chance to experience it

[@sebastianwhalin743]

I mean its on youtube for anyone to watch anytime. So they can still experience it

[@BeyBrightOfficial]

I was 17 years old watching this live and jumped off my couch cursing the basketball gods about how Dominique was robbed that night! I’m now 52 years old seeing this again for the first time since 1988 and I’ve again jumped off my couch to curse the basketball gods! This injustice towards Dominique was a tragedy and a microcosm of real life and how the game of life is fixed! 💯🤬

[@carlosmassey5339]

I STAYED IN ATLANTA THEN & NOW, the CITY KNEW THAT NIQUE GOT ROBBED IN CHICAGO IN 1988!!! MF CAN'T DO A 2 HANDED WINDMILL LIKE HE CAN, TAKE THE BALL ALL THE way down & rotate it back up & threw with AUTHORITY LIKE HE CAN, NOT LIKE THAT!!! We got great DUNKERS NOW BUT NOT LIKE JORDAN & NIQUE!!!! ONE OF THE BEST DUNK CONTESTS EVER 1988!!!!!

[@BeyBrightOfficial]

@@carlosmassey5339 I agree with you 💯 This is a classic dunk contest for sure!

[@therealcoachkel7543]

Not gonna front wilkin's windmill had excellent form. Best I've ever seen.

[@patricialucero1767]

@Andre Corbeil No he wasn't jordan was obviously the better dunker let's be honest this man almost dunked from the free throw line u all be getting hype over a simple windmill

[@MistaDontPlay34]

@Weed And Wrestling what kinda crack they got where u live ffs

[@dasshellividchannel8267]

He always do a windmill that's y he got 45

[@mehdihanafi3918]

Michael jordan1991nbafinals great performances

[@BULSHYTT]

Jordan won with 'poster' dunks.

[@douglarsen4801]

I watched every Bulls game growing up and was the MJ Superfan but Nique was nuts. Same with Shawn Kemp

[@richlewis1879]

Kemp, all he had was a dunk

[@christophermarston4491]

This was the best dunk contest ever no jumping over cars all that nonsense nique and Jordan were both at there pinnacle of there athletic prime awesome

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Wilkins continues to elevate while turning his tricks 🇨🇦

[@michaelb8073]

The windmill from Wilkins deserved a 50

[@johnwick1289]

Exactly. It WAS NOT a 45. Nique was robbed.

[@princesssecretaria683]

Agree

[@unknowncomic3919]

The only reason he didn't get a 50 is because the all star game and dunk contest was in Chicago that year, If the contest would have been held anywhere else Dominique wins easily!

[@chrisreyes3174]

We seen it too many times. Think of this in real time

[@kevinroark5024]

Agreed watched it live Wilkins was before the free throw line&Jordan stepped a foot over the free throw line,maybe I wrong&needed glasses then but I got now,Jordan didnt make the free throw dunk dam WILKINS DID.

[@terryb7333]

The best dunking I've ever witnessed by two players in a contest they went at it

[@Jearbearjenkins]

For me 2016 beats it. Probably because I didn’t see this one live. But this is absolutely legendary anyway.

[@williamtimothy4548]

Vince Carter dunks Zach lavine Aaron Gordon were all better

[@shammuabenisrael8573]

I still say that was home cooking and they played to the hearts of the fans in Chicago and GAVE MJ the win. Not only did he do the SAME DUNK buy he even had 2 MISSED DUNKS!

[@LSFA-KrissyL16]

THANK YOU. will NO ONE ever dock him for missing two?? and I despise anyone saying Nique had no creativity. I'd say spinning 360 and even better, tossing the ball in the air and catching mid air to dunk was and is impressive as hell. he got WAY farther above the rim too. ROBBED. all day long. and I'm from Chicago, and saw it live. robbed.

[@DaveFromBrooklyn]

I could care less about basketball; don't know much about it; - Wilkins won. Wilkins puts variety in each shot, and MJ seems to play on the same techniques.

[@scoolzdevries]

I feel the exact opposite.

[@isthiswherewecamein6130]

Man, that's great. This is the only time I can remember someone not crumbling beneath the weight of Jordan. And Nique was right there, and in my opinion, won.

[@waynzignordics]

It's the first time I ever heard Jordan admit he was scared because of the pressure. Showed a very humble side of him.

[@peterjaketalkswrasslin6920]

Great way to put it… in his own backyard, Nique was in control and he absolutely knew was at stake. He was in control of everything. That was Jordan’s last dunk contest.

[@MD-uf5mw]

I remember watching this as a kid thinking Dominique had the better dunks.

[@christoskonstantopoulos9923]

Difficult to say !!! Mj cant do the dunks of dominique and dominique cant do the dunks of mj !!! Different styles , i would give fifties in all of the dunks !!!!should be a raw !!! Such as the prize of mvp can be nominated in two !!!

[@rickpeso7854]

@arrganilaiyg badulaiyg they weren't gonna let MJ lose in Chicago lol fans would've had a riot

[@devinzki]

@arrganilaiyg badulaiyg but Jordan was more finesse, & he looks amazing in the air. Wilkins dunks were just power, he looks awkward, I don't like his movements up there. Just my opinion.

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

Wilkins had the same dunks, all power dunks with little creativity. He was getting high scores with a couple of gifts as 50's. Jordan had a bunch of 47's that deserved to be 49 or 50's so if anyone was getting robbed it was him.

[@rickpeso7854]

@@r3tr0actiongamer24 Doesn't change that Wilkins should've won he clearly had the better dunks

[@hotrod2321]

This brings back so many memories when i was a kid. Mj is the man.

[@jerilbush6613]

I'M FROM CHICAGO AND I WAS A TEEN WHEN AT THIS DUNK CONTEST IT WAS LOUD IN CHICAGO STADIUM. CLASH OF THE TITANS! LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!