Thirty Years Ago Today Michael Jordan Took Flight at the 1988 All Star Weekend

Thirty years ago, the world witnessed Air Jordan take flight. It was the infamous 1988 Dunk Contest in which Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins competed in what is considered to be one of the best dunk contests in NBA history.

In the final round, "His Airness" shocked the world by defying gravity and capturing the most signature dunk of his career. Watch the video above to relive this memorable NBA moment.

   

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