Michael Jordan has been responsible for some of the most iconic moments in NBA history. The legendary shooting guard captivated audiences with his awe-inspiring athleticism and his relentless will to ...

When we think about the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, usually two names come to mind – Michael Jordan and Vince Carter. To be completely fair and respect the competition's history, no one would be mad if ...

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The NBA's Dunk Contest used to be the crown jewel of the NBA All-Star weekend. From the "MJ vs. Nique" battle to Vince Carter's show in 2000, it was always the most anticipated event in the NBA's ...

Dwight Howard is known as one of the most explosive dunkers in NBA history. The former Philadelphia 76ers center won the Slam Dunk Contest in 2008. At 6-foot-11, he is the tallest winner in the ...

Michael Jordan was a talent unlike anyone had ever seen in the NBA when he entered the league in 1985. While a handful of past legends also played their game above the rim, few had the combination of ...

The graceful dunk has been immortalized as arguably the most iconic image of Jordan's career. That is, in fact, what inspired ...

Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson's take on the ongoing GOAT debate between Lakers All-Star LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

The NBA's greatest-of-all-time debate is as old as it is divisive, and even among legends, the question of Michael Jordan or LeBron James remains unsettled. For Magic Johnson, th ...