1988 Slam Dunk Contest on ESPN Classic.

[KB21]

ESPN Classic just showed the 1988 slam dunk contest. I had forgotten how badly Dominique got the shaft in that contest vs Jordan. It's so obvious that the judges let the crowd influence their vote. How in the world can they give Dominique just a 45 on a two handed power windmill?

A 47 meant Jordan could only tie it with a 50.

[Weez]

that was truly a travesty. at a time when the dunk contest really meant something too...

seriously, it wsa a great competition, but Nique definitely got the shaft.

[Dragitoff]

I remember watching the dunk contest in the early 90's and it was the only reason to watch the All-Star festivities. I remember even when Rex Chapman was in it. It made me proud to be white.