In the 1987 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Michael Jordan delivered one of the most iconic moments in basketball history by executing a dunk from the free-throw line. This athletic feat not only secured him the contest victory but also solidified his nickname “Air Jordan.” The image of Jordan soaring through the air, seemingly defying gravity, has become emblematic of his career and is often referenced in discussions about the greatest moments in sports. | History In Pictures

🏀On February 7, 1987 Chicago’s Michael Jordan won his first NBA Slam-Dunk Contest during All-Star Saturday in Seattle. Jordan defeated the likes of Tom Chambers, Johnny Dawkins, Clyde Drexler, Jerome Kersey, Ron Harper, Gerald Wilkins and Terence Stansbury in the event.🏀 #MJ23 #AirJordan #HisAirness | Davenport Sports Network