Dominique Wilkins vs Michael Jordan Slam Dunk Contest 1988

lolobugg · February 2015

So we are coming up on 17 years since my man 'Nique "the Human Highlight Film" was robbed by Michael J Jordan in what was a rigged final round in home sweet home Chicago.

Not gonna do a poll, but what do you think?

The best windmill dunker ever vs. taking off with your foot halfway over the free throw line?

Last-12-Exit · February 2015

I don't know how you can say Wilkins was robbed. Jordan was the best that year. That slam was one of the reasons why the dunk contest became bigger than the all star game itself for the next 8-10 years.

JK_Livin · February 2015

I still think Shawn Kemp was the best in-game dunker.

WhatYouTaughtMe · February 2015

Kemp was a beast. It was 27 years ago OP. Damn I'm getting old. Back to topic, Jordan's was better IMO.

lolobugg · February 2015

you guys are nuts.... even the other players and Jordan himself admitted it to Dominique afterwards.

EDIT: Kemp was a beast. I remember him posterizing Lister in a game.

MedozK · February 2015

Last-12-Exit · February 2015

MedozK said:

Conversation over.

MedozK · February 2015

SPEEDY MCCREADY · February 2015

Shawn Kemp
Dominique Wilkins

"The Fathers of our Country"

Between the 2 of them.
You are talking close to 30 illegitimate children.

lolobugg · February 2015

MedozK said:

post the one where his foot is on the line

we are talking dunking.
Carl Lewis could take him in the long jump.

Man, I knew Jordan was popular but... No love for Dominique on here, huh?

lolobugg · February 2015

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
Shawn Kemp
Dominique Wilkins

"The Fathers of our Country"

Between the 2 of them.
You are talking close to 30 illegitimate children.

Don't forget about Scottie Pippin

MedozK · February 2015

lolobugg said:

MedozK said:
post the one where his foot is on the line
we are talking dunking.
Carl Lewis could take him in the long jump.

Man, I knew Jordan was popular but... No love for Dominique on here, huh?

The only time I would go watch the Hawks play was when the Bulls were coming to Atlanta.

lolobugg · February 2015

MedozK said:

lolobugg said:

MedozK said:
post the one where his foot is on the line
we are talking dunking.
Carl Lewis could take him in the long jump.

Man, I knew Jordan was popular but... No love for Dominique on here, huh?
The only time I would go watch the Hawks play was when the Bulls were coming to Atlanta.

I would go and watch them when my Knicks came to town.... but I always love Dominique's game.
Saw some epic battles between him and Ewing.

Last-12-Exit · February 2015

So what that his foot was in the line? This isn't bowling. It doesn't disqualify him.

Wilkins was good, but he's no jordan.

lolobugg · February 2015

Last-12-Exit said:
So what that his foot was in the line? This isn't bowling. It doesn't disqualify him.

Wilkins was good, but he's no jordan.

it just wasn't impressive as Dominique's dunk....
oh wow. you can jump really far... so can any Olympic long jumper and they stay behind the line.

I mean Jordan had Nike's marketing muscle behind him... he can fly and all that..etc.
Trust me, man. I know how talented Jordan is... I am a Knicks fan... so I am painfully aware... but Nique is still the better dunker.

SPEEDY MCCREADY · February 2015

Spud Webb had them all beat.

Last-12-Exit · February 2015

lolobugg said:

Last-12-Exit said:
So what that his foot was in the line? This isn't bowling. It doesn't disqualify him.

Wilkins was good, but he's no jordan.
it just wasn't impressive as Dominique's dunk....
oh wow. you can jump really far... so can any Olympic long jumper and they stay behind the line.

That one dunk of Jordan was better than anything Dominique did. It's a good thing the slam dunk contest isn't an Olympic event. Didn't Jordans dunk earn a perfect score? Did Wilkins get a 50? I honestly don't remember.

Jason P · February 2015

MedozK said:

Lame ass Jordan ...

lolobugg · February 2015

lolobugg said:

Last-12-Exit said:
So what that his foot was in the line? This isn't bowling. It doesn't disqualify him.

Wilkins was good, but he's no jordan.
it just wasn't impressive as Dominique's dunk....
oh wow. you can jump really far... so can any Olympic long jumper and they stay behind the line.

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
Spud Webb had them all beat.

Spud was the MAN!!

Last-12-Exit said:

lolobugg said:

Last-12-Exit said:
So what that his foot was in the line? This isn't bowling. It doesn't disqualify him.

Wilkins was good, but he's no jordan.
it just wasn't impressive as Dominique's dunk....
oh wow. you can jump really far... so can any Olympic long jumper and they stay behind the line.

That one dunk of Jordan was better than anything Dominique did. It's a good thing the slam dunk contest isn't an Olympic event. Didn't Jordans dunk earn a perfect score? Did Wilkins get a 50? I honestly don't remember.

yeah, Jordan got a 50....
I think Dominique scores were like 50, 50, then 45? huh. the judges didn't have the balls to give Nique the trophy in front of that Chicago crowd. Here is the whole thing. Remember watching this live.

http://youtu.be/n6vRWbVlTDo

lolobugg · February 2015

Jason P said:

MedozK said:
Lame ass Jordan ...

NICE...I had forgotten about that game.

Last-12-Exit · February 2015

45? Jordan kicked that ass!

Dominique Wilkins vs Michael Jordan Slam Dunk Contest 1988

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