The 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest featured 7 competitors; Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls, Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks, Clyde Drexler of the Portland Trailblazers, Otis Smith of the Golden State Warriors, Jerome Kersey of the Portland Trailblazers, Greg Anderson of the San Antonio Spurs, and Spud Webb of the Atlanta Hawks. The 1988 Dunk Competition featured a star studded lineup with a final round of NBA All time greats Dominique Wilkins vs., Michael Jordan. This competition featured a back and forth of memorable dunks from both competitors. This completion will go down as the greatest Slam Dunk Contest of All time. Michael Jordan will take the crown and become the first back to back NBA Slam dunk champion.

First Round – Dunk 1
Otis Smith – Baseline Reverse Clutch Dunk - Score 40
Jerome Kersey – Reverse Clutch Dunk – Score 41
Spud Webb – Two Handed Dunk – Score 34
Greg Anderson – Two Hands off Glass - Score 42
Michael Jordan – One Handed Windmill Dunk – Score 47
Clyde Drexler – One Hand Windmill – Score 44
Dominique Wilkins – Reverse Clutch Dunk – Score 49

First Round – Dunk 2
Otis Smith - Score 47
Jerome Kersey –Score 38
Spud Webb –Score 18
Greg Anderson –Score 42
Michael Jordan –Score 47
Clyde Drexler –Score 44
Dominique Wilkins - Score 47

Second Round – Dunk 1
Michael Jordan – Free throw Line Dunk - Score 50
Otis Smith – One Hand off Glass – Score 45
Clyde Drexler – Free throw line Dunk - 45
Dominique Wilkins – One Handed Windmill Dunk – Score 49

Second Round – Dunk 2
Michael Jordan – Kiss the Rim - Score 48
Otis Smith – Missed Dunk - Score 22
Clyde Drexler – Two Hands off Glass – Score 42
Dominique Wilkins –Two Handed 360 Dunk – Score 47

Second Round – Dunk 3
Michael Jordan – Reverse Clutch Dunk - Score 47
Otis Smith - Score 42
Clyde Drexler – Score 46
Dominique Wilkins – Baseline Reverse Clutch Dunk – Score 47


Final Round – Dunk 1
Dominique Wilkins – One Hand off Glass – Score 50
Michael Jordan – Reverse Clutch Dunk – Score 50

Final Round – Dunk 2
Dominique Wilkins – One Hand Windmill Dunk – Score 50
Michael Jordan – Two Handed Cradle – Score 47

Final Round – Dunk 3
Dominique Wilkins – Two Handed Windmill Dunk – Score 45
Michael Jordan – Free Throw Line Dunk – Score 50

Champion – Michael Jordan

– Michael Jordan is a Retired Professional Basketball player who is widely considered to be the greatest NBA player of all time. He was also the first back to back slam dunk champion in NBA history after winning the 1987 and 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contests. Michael played his collegiate Basketball at the University of North Carolina. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 3rd overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft. Michael spent most of his career with the Chicago Bulls where he went on to win 6 NBA Championships.

Dominique Wilkins is a retired Professional Basketball player who is best known for his electrifying play, he earned the nickname “Human Highlight Film” for his electrifying slam dunks. He is one of the few people to win the competition twice, winning in 1985 and 1990. Dominique played his Collegiate Basketball at the University of Georgia, and he was selected by the Utah Jazz with the third Overall Draft Pick in the 1982 NBA Draft.