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Legends profile: Michael Jordan
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The 'Bad Boys' Pistons did more than just bully Michael Jordan - The Washington Post
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Michael Jordan vs. Dominique Wilkins: 1988's NBA Dunk Contest showdown in Chicago
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1988's controversial Jordan-Wilkins Dunk Contest needs a deep rewind
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What if … Michael Jordan missed? - The Athletic
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Michael Jordan dunk contest photo explained by SI photographer - Sports Illustrated
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Michael Jordan vs. Dominique Wilkins: An oral history of the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk contest – NBC Sports Chicago
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1988's controversial Jordan-Wilkins Dunk Contest needs a deep rewind
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Michael Jordan won the dunk contest — and game MVP. A look back at the 1988 NBA All-Star Game at Chicago Stadium.
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Jordan vs Wilkins: 30 years since Chicago Stadium's epic NBA Slam Dunk Contest
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