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Watch: Throwback to when Michael Jordan dominated the dunk contest, including his iconic slam from the free-throw line, 35 years ago today
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NBAAllStar on Twitter: "#TBT...Michael Jordan takes flight in the Dunk Contest at the 1987 #NBAAllStar weekend. http://t.co/QJaYi9DqlH" / Twitter
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Fans in hoop heaven at slam-dunk contest: Hometown hero Jordan dazzles 'em with 'flying' - Chicago Sun-Times
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