@thepurehistory on Instagram: "In 1988, Michael Jordan delivered a moment that forever transformed basketball. During the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, he leapt from the free-throw line, gliding through the air in a display of power and grace that stunned the world. The image of Jordan suspended mid-flight, tongue out and arm extended, became more than just a dunk. It became an emblem of ambition, creativity, and athletic brilliance. That single leap didn’t just earn him a trophy. It redefined what gre
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@thepurehistory on Instagram: "In 1988, Michael Jordan delivered a moment that forever transformed basketball. During the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, he leapt from the free
Relive the moment that changed the game. Michael Jordan's 1988 dunk showcased his ambition, creativity, and athleticism, redefining what greatness looks like. Get inspired by his remarkable jump and learn what made it an iconic moment in basketball history.
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New York Basketball on Instagram: "“LEW LEW LEW LEW” Kareem Abdul-Jabbar often heard boos playing the Knicks in the Garden But on this day in 1988 he heard an older chant Lew Alcindor––who won 71 straight as New York’s greatest high school player ever––came back for one last game And the Garden showed its love"
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Košarkaška Nostalgija on Instagram: "Trojka Čarlsa Barklija za pobedu Filadelfije protiv Vašingtona nakon produžetka (1988)."
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Košarkaška Nostalgija on Instagram: "Trojka Čarlsa Barklija za pobedu Filadelfije
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1988–89 NBA season NBA Finals 1989
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Between this season’s #CavsOpener and the 2017 #NBAFinals, LeBron James has now had at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in each of his last six games. That’s the longest streak by any NBA player (regular season & postseason) since Michael Jordan had a six-game streak from 03/28/1989 - 04/06/1989. #StriveForGreatness🚀 | Cleveland Cavaliers
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Between this season’s #CavsOpener and the 2017 #NBAFinals, LeBron James has now had at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in each of his last six games. That’s the longest streak by any NBA player (regular season & postseason) since Michael Jordan had a six-game streak from 03/28/1989 - 04/06/1989. #StriveForGreatness🚀 | Cleveland Cavaliers
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TDIH: Detroit Pistons Sweep LAL to win First Title in Franchise History in 1989
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TDIH: Detroit Pistons Sweep LAL to win First Title in Franchise History in 1989
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HISTIO on Instagram: "In **1988**, Michael Jordan didn’t just dunk — he *took flight*, creating one of the most iconic moments in sports history 🏀🔥. During the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, he sprinted down the court, launched from the free-throw line, and seemed to hang in the air longer than physics should allow. Tongue out, arm stretched, legs trailing behind him — it was pure airborne artistry. That single moment didn’t just win the contest. It became a global symbol of limitless potential, redef
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HISTIO on Instagram: "In **1988**, Michael Jordan didn’t just dunk — he *took flight*, creating one of the most iconic moments in sports history 🏀🔥. During the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, he sprinted down the court, launched from the free-throw line, and seemed to hang in the air longer than physics should allow. Tongue out, arm stretched, legs trailing behind him — it was pure airborne artistry. That single moment didn’t just win the contest. It became a global symbol of limitless potential, redef
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Michael Jordan: The Legendary Free Throw Line Dunk! 🏀🔥
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January 14, 1988 (29-7) Chicago Bulls @ (20-18) New Jersey Nets
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January 14, 1988 (29-7) Chicago Bulls @ (20-18) New Jersey Nets
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1988–89 NBA season NBA MVP 1989
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Michael Jordan should have Won 1988-89 MVP not Magic Johnson #magicjohnson #michaeljordan #jordan #magic #1988 #1989 #mvp #bulls #lakers #chicago #23 #losangeles #32 #jcole #adonis #creed3 #basketball #nbatiktok #nbanews #stats
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Michael Jordan should have Won 1988-89 MVP not Magic Johnson #magicjohnson #michaeljordan #jordan #magic #1988 #1989 #mvp #bulls #lakers #chicago #23 #losangeles #32 #jcole #adonis #creed3 #basketball #nbatiktok #nbanews #stats
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Michael Jordan’s Visit to UAB in 1989. In August 1989, at the height of his early NBA stardom, Michael Jordan made a low-profile visit to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Fresh off his first MVP season, Jordan was known for seeking high-level offseason competition, and his stop at UAB was no different. The visit was largely centered around private pickup games at Bartow Arena, where Jordan showed off his dunk catalog, scrimmaged with a mix of NBA players, overseas pros, and top col
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Michael Jordan’s Visit to UAB in 1989. In August 1989, at the height of his early NBA stardom, Michael Jordan made a low-profile visit to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Fresh off his first MVP season, Jordan was known for seeking high-level offseason competition, and his stop at UAB was no different. The visit was largely centered around private pickup games at Bartow Arena, where Jordan showed off his dunk catalog, scrimmaged with a mix of NBA players, overseas pros, and top col
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