WATCH: Comparing the 2016 and 1988 NBA Dunk Contests

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WATCH: Comparing the 2016 and 1988 NBA Dunk Contests
The duel between Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon harkens back to the night Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins threw down for the title of league's best dunker

 

MANILA, Philippines – It was inevitable that the epic duel that was the 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest would draw parallels to the stand-bearer of all dunk competition showdowns.

The Zach LaVine vs Aaron Gordon showdown on Sunday, February 14 has basketball fans still buzzing, with many arguing whether or not it was even better than the 1988 meeting between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins, which Jordan won in dramatic fashion.

Watch the video and judge for yourself, and let us know which showdown was better in the comments section. – Rappler.com 

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