Michael Jordan 1987: Full Dunk Contest

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  • Опубліковано 31 бер 2010
  • I'm glad that UA-cam gave my channel back to me and with this upload, I am back to getting up as many new videos as I can. This channel will never be taken for granted again and I thank everyone's great support during the furlough.
    My backup channel, "Hoopsencyclopedia23" will remain up as a backup in case this happens again.
    Anyway, this 1987 dunk contest edit pretty much captures every dunk in the contest. The setup and rules back then were perfect which each player only allowed just 2 misses before disqualification. It allowed for a lot more suspense and less, "throw-the-ball" dunks which ruin suspense with repeated attempts as today. This contest is famous so there's not much to say except that the stunning quality of this VHS tape has held up pretty well for the past 23 years.
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  • @essquared24
    @essquared24 14 років тому +124

    look at the air
    look at the hangtime
    look at the flying motion!
    look at his head above the rim!
    ICONIC!

    • @harmonicdissent
      @harmonicdissent 4 роки тому +2

      It's statuesque. There's beauty. It can be captured in slow motion like a god. It's what made us think about the game and appreciate it growing up. It made the game demand more from us. I loved that. That was everything and it was fun.

    • @alaricfinn9801
      @alaricfinn9801 3 роки тому +1

      i realize I am kind of randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to watch new movies online?

    • @orionodin368
      @orionodin368 3 роки тому

      @Alaric Finn Flixportal

    • @alaricfinn9801
      @alaricfinn9801 3 роки тому +1

      @Orion Odin Thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it !

    • @orionodin368
      @orionodin368 3 роки тому +1

      @Alaric Finn You are welcome xD

  • @uberathlete
    @uberathlete 14 років тому +33

    That leaner dunk is one of the most beautiful dunks ever. Nobody does the leaner like Mike.

  • @jpdst29
    @jpdst29 6 років тому +51

    Damn...you realize how much more amazing the dunks are by Jordan when they are shown in slow motion. Incredible.

    • @MrAlexBubba
      @MrAlexBubba 4 роки тому +5

      Jordan looks like he’s floating, it’s insane how much he made real life look like a video game

  • @johnsmoke889900
    @johnsmoke889900 8 років тому +149

    There might be people that jump higher than Jordan, might be more explosive, and can do more tricks in the air, but no one will ever look as beautiful while in the air. It literally looks like he is flying. Jordan is an artist and the air is his canvas

    • @deshawnthomas9023
      @deshawnthomas9023 7 років тому +2

      EXAXTLY! Perfectly put

    • @theterra-path7798
      @theterra-path7798 6 років тому +11

      There was nobody in his time that could jump higher. Jordan was the only player in the league with a 40 inch vert. The thing that makes Jordan so unique is the uncanny body control he possesses. To me he is the greatest "jumper" and "glider" of all the time. While Vince Carter focuses on flash and fiery finishes, Jordan goes up and hangs in the air and makes subtle adjustments to completion. Simply the GOAT

    • @sicwititdimeful
      @sicwititdimeful 6 років тому +2

      wrong he had the best leg action

    • @ClaudiaBaws213
      @ClaudiaBaws213 5 років тому

      Because there showing it in slow motion you idiot

    • @jarvasedundy1
      @jarvasedundy1 4 роки тому +3

      Jordan has the 3rd highest vertical jump in NBA history lol

  • @83HURSTROCKET
    @83HURSTROCKET 2 роки тому +6

    Michael was art. No one has been able to fly in the air like air Jordan

  • @sdawg4834
    @sdawg4834 4 роки тому +12

    Jordan's 1987 dunk contest will always be my favorite. The slow motion from each of MJ's dunks look like he's flying and I cannot say that about any other player in Basketball then and even today's players. I'm not saying other dunkers dont have skills but they don't look as if they are walking on air like MJ does.

  • @tjplaya5898
    @tjplaya5898 4 роки тому +9

    MJ's dunk where he takes off right outside the lane, almost gets parallel to the court, in a flying motion, was breathtaking...to me, the best slam dunk in competition, until Vince Carter in 2000. Also, his free throw line dunk is iconic- the best one ever from the line, one hand- double clutch

  • @hushg2000
    @hushg2000 12 років тому +11

    Jordan the greatest dunker of all time in my book... Why people ask? Because his dunks in the air defined ART... As soon as you saw it in slow motion, the ART revealed itself! ... No one has yet come close to this type of ballet & astronomical art on AIR..... Simply beautiful!!

  • @Carphonic
    @Carphonic 10 років тому +62

    5:52 the dude holding the 69 sign XD

  • @AaronT129
    @AaronT129 7 років тому +15

    Michael Jordan even makes dunking look beautiful!

  • @irondfsman565
    @irondfsman565 6 років тому +9

    They were Jordan haters then and now look at the style they giving him 48 and 49 on perfect 50 dunks. That help his desire to be the best ever. Much love Jordan

  • @tonioalvarez9496
    @tonioalvarez9496 4 роки тому +17

    4:33 you’re welcome

  • @IronMikeThyson
    @IronMikeThyson 10 років тому +18

    now this is a dunk contest.

  • @TheQuantum09
    @TheQuantum09 4 роки тому +15

    7:00 That dunk ALWAYS looks better in SLOW MOTION.

  • @JeffHoopAdventure
    @JeffHoopAdventure 6 років тому +6

    MJ's jumping form is beautiful.

  • @thomascaputo7065
    @thomascaputo7065 7 років тому +9

    I watched this so many times when I was a kid. My brother and I emulated every dunk.

  • @sasuke3677
    @sasuke3677 10 років тому +5

    6:40 *I just love this windmill dunk performed by Jordan*
    so much fun to watch

  • @uberathlete
    @uberathlete 14 років тому +7

    I love that statue of liberty dunk

  • @JCR1992
    @JCR1992 13 років тому +7

    This was my favorite of the 3 dunk contests MJ was in. The double clutch at the free throw is remarkable, and of course the kiss the rim dunk there aren't enough words to describe that. Also, I always thought MJ should of the 85 dunk contest maybe I'm just bias but I always thought Dominique's dunk were very similar and lacked the style grace and creativity Jordan's dunks had. I know Wilkins was a power dunker but he still could of been more creative. Thats just my opinion.

  • @breakdancingbusgo
    @breakdancingbusgo 14 років тому +1

    Great to see you get your channel back hoops. Thanks for this, amazing...

  • @majinj8c
    @majinj8c 14 років тому

    Thank u guys for this video!

  • @Nemesis_SN
    @Nemesis_SN 7 років тому

    Thanks for this!

  • @crusher914
    @crusher914 14 років тому

    Thank you SO much for upping this. That is all.

  • @chrisfloyd9224
    @chrisfloyd9224 4 роки тому +2

    Jordan had style

  • @hanoman78
    @hanoman78 3 роки тому +2

    Some dunks nowadays use theatrics to cover mediocre dunks.. Back then the dunks are just so beautiful to look at.. Jordan n Wilkins have that power and flair.. Soooo beautiful especially in slow motion 😍😍😍

  • @VEGASGUYSHONUFF
    @VEGASGUYSHONUFF 6 років тому +2

    CLYDE'S DUNKS WERE SOOO ORDINARY AND UNIMAGINATIVE, IT LOOKED LIKE HE HAD BETTER THINGS TO DO!

  • @minionguy6996
    @minionguy6996 Рік тому +1

    The intro music reminded me of the 1980 cartoon intro music from "Thundarr the Barbarian". Awesome! Lol

  • @ceejzilla
    @ceejzilla 12 років тому +3

    7:10 brought a tear to my eyes...so sweet!

  • @surewin1773
    @surewin1773 14 років тому

    Glad to see you back, Hoops!

  • @rice_goat80
    @rice_goat80 Рік тому +1

    His Airness won his first dunk contest and averaged his career high in scoring 37.1 in 87 rocking the iconic OG Chicago Jordan 2s

  • @ogoutdoors4202
    @ogoutdoors4202 4 роки тому +2

    MJ =style

  • @Amir883
    @Amir883 14 років тому +5

    Am I the only one who thinks Jerome Kersey's Dunk at 8:47 is pretty good. Almost a double windmill slam? Also although everyone likes Jordan's Leaner and Free Throw line dunk, I think his best was his 180 windmill from the dotted line that he did in '85 where he spun the ball around and dunked it behind his head.

  • @cooljjjj
    @cooljjjj 14 років тому +4

    To be honest, MJ was lucky to have made it past the first round. I think he knew he had to step it up which is why his 3rd dunk was from the free throw line.

    • @jocosu_5649
      @jocosu_5649 2 місяці тому

      MJ's dunks were just a simple dunk wherein all NBA players can do the same. No difficulty, no impact and poor choreography, in short it's boring. Honestly, he can't survive when compared to only LBJ's Tomahawk windmill dunk. Only LBJ can do the best Tomahawk windmill dunk while in the regulation game.

    • @cooljjjj
      @cooljjjj 2 місяці тому

      @@jocosu_5649Jordan has had plenty of in-game tomahawk dunks. And it's unfair to compare the modern era to something that was still fairly new. Besides, if it weren't for Jordan, Wilkins' and Vince Carter's creativity, you wouldn't see the type of dunks that players do today.

  • @tristramcoffin926
    @tristramcoffin926 4 роки тому +2

    There was a time teams felt a sense of pride surrounding All-Star weekend.

  • @DeDona1
    @DeDona1 4 роки тому +1

    Jordan's leaner is the best dunk in NBA dunk contest history

  • @marlonmosley
    @marlonmosley 4 роки тому +6

    The epic sound bite.
    The mutual gasp of some form by all earthlings who witnessed 7:02.
    Greatest dunk ever.
    7:02.
    Goatness.

  • @thomascaputo7065
    @thomascaputo7065 7 років тому +2

    No one will ever fly like air Jordan.

  • @rexxrunna8822
    @rexxrunna8822 8 років тому +18

    the second dunk jordan did is the iconic jumpman symbol that is on the shoe

    • @dallas4yfe
      @dallas4yfe 4 роки тому +2

      The jumpman logo is from a magazine shoot

    • @ravenr1420
      @ravenr1420 4 роки тому

      The Jumpman logo was filmed at a photo shoot years before. It was left handed and he didn't even do it on the run. The footage is easy to find

  • @Richiefreshhh
    @Richiefreshhh 11 років тому +1

    You don't see passion in the game like this now days

  • @diegoguzman8843
    @diegoguzman8843 2 роки тому

    The Statue of Liberty at 2:10 was Amazing and executed Beautifully. Smooth and Fluid.

  • @Goodlifefarmer
    @Goodlifefarmer 14 років тому

    yes hoops your channel's back

  • @user-ug4hw7oq7y
    @user-ug4hw7oq7y 10 місяців тому

    1st time that i officially ever dunked a basketball was March 1986 , i was 17 , damn it felt so Good

  • @MusicLuv80
    @MusicLuv80 4 роки тому +2

    Still to this date Jordan has the second highest vertical in NBA history.

  • @Daveosbeatz
    @Daveosbeatz 2 роки тому

    The replay just gives it a whole other feel,his hang time is crazy but stansberry brought it and has good ball control.. I gotta search his film

  • @popeyeisgood
    @popeyeisgood 14 років тому +1

    @Amir883
    i think his best dunk was the one he did in magic johnson charity game when he palms the ball and swings all the way to almost hit his right foot and it is like he is drawing a rainbow on top of his head.

  • @Ryzon28
    @Ryzon28 14 років тому

    GREAT STUFF.......

  • @cl7255
    @cl7255 9 років тому +6

    Michael Jordan is the G.O.A.T

  • @10moneyball
    @10moneyball 12 років тому +2

    look at the air look at hangtime look at the flying motion

  • @heyitsjae-in2079
    @heyitsjae-in2079 7 років тому +2

    Everyone was flying like hell

  • @jrizzzle93
    @jrizzzle93 13 років тому +2

    thumbs up if u skipped to see only jordans dunks

  • @shootbirdhero
    @shootbirdhero 3 роки тому +2

    7:02 the crowd was stunned

  • @iglesiasublimegraciaenharb8333
    @iglesiasublimegraciaenharb8333 5 років тому

    Just got done seeing the 97 dunk contest and had to clean my eyes and immediately came here to see what it should look like

  • @user-un5zk5fr2y
    @user-un5zk5fr2y 4 роки тому

    flying legend

  • @stephenweathersby1054
    @stephenweathersby1054 6 років тому +2

    I remember watching this live and thinking the same thing that I'm thinking now....who hired the blind judge without a 10 card for Mike?

  • @thesunchannel8806
    @thesunchannel8806 10 років тому +1

    Omg was that awesome

  • @darshan0023
    @darshan0023 7 років тому +1

    Cmon Jordan!!!!!!😎

  • @LuisSanchez-nz6wr
    @LuisSanchez-nz6wr 9 років тому +4

    MJ the greatest of all time!

  • @jasonpurifoy8474
    @jasonpurifoy8474 10 років тому +2

    the kiss the rim=greatest dunk

  • @jakobwithak3805
    @jakobwithak3805 9 років тому +1

    Blows my mind that there were so many 48-49s but this year so many 50s. When in fact all these dunks were better than those this year.

    • @daxes9365
      @daxes9365 8 років тому

      +Jakob Krebs 2016 was the best of all time

    • @greyfox2349
      @greyfox2349 7 років тому

      dude watch vince carter!! dude will own Zach and eric lol best dunker in this planet by billion points

    • @greyfox2349
      @greyfox2349 7 років тому

      vince carter was the one and only man jumping over 7 feet 3! best dunk in history

  • @kevincolderjr5058
    @kevincolderjr5058 Місяць тому

    They wasn't ready for the best dunk ever

  • @oneman9121
    @oneman9121 8 років тому +2

    5:07 Jumpman Logo

  • @Pac.Man.
    @Pac.Man. 13 років тому

    5:41.......what a finish !!! gotta love it !!!

  • @trevoredwards9749
    @trevoredwards9749 3 роки тому

    Does anyone know the intro music by slight chance???

  • @jadentrez
    @jadentrez 2 роки тому

    Mike's first dunk (I call it his "Nike dunk") was awesome. Yet the judges curiously gave him only a 41. They covered their tracks on his second dunk by giving it a better score than it deserved. But the other guys were all using their best dunks in the first round, while Mike was saving his best stuff for later, as he always did.

  • @toobasaurus23
    @toobasaurus23 13 років тому

    Look at the air, look at the hang-time, look at the flying motion!
    MJ is the platinum standard of the NBA. I miss the 90's of the NBA.
    Lebron is good and bound for greatness, but as an all-round player of just shear determination and flat-out win at all costs mentality... Jordan will not be eclipsed fir a very long time.
    MJ 'Air' 23 forever. T23

  • @RichardWolfe79
    @RichardWolfe79 7 місяців тому

    I saw Jordan do the dunk at 8:06 in a game vs Celtics but can’t remember what year, help.

  • @BasketballEqualsFun
    @BasketballEqualsFun 14 років тому

    I love that song in the introduction of this video! Does anyone know what the name/artist of it is? Ever since I heard that tune I have been aching to know what it is.

  • @dblr73
    @dblr73 13 років тому +1

    He changed the way people dunked that year! Amazing!!!

  • @iishyxvietxboyii1
    @iishyxvietxboyii1 5 місяців тому

    Some UA-cam videos saying Jordan couldn’t jump higher than the rim. He literally had to duck his head couple times here…

  • @user-fd3ci5by4u
    @user-fd3ci5by4u 7 місяців тому

    Jordan is the high flayer

  • @solost6855
    @solost6855 Рік тому +1

    All of his dunks were 50s except for 1…
    I don’t know what them judges smoking

  • @victormartin3539
    @victormartin3539 Рік тому +2

    People crack me up talking about today's NBA is the most athletic no way buddy not even close right now you see 3 players that jam on people that's Ant-Man ja Morant and Jalen green

  • @TheCubsforlife
    @TheCubsforlife 7 років тому +1

    strawberry dunks where underrated

  • @MrBal1oonhands
    @MrBal1oonhands 12 років тому +1

    Even back then we were just as immature and put up 69s

  • @expergisci
    @expergisci Рік тому

    Jordan estaba 400 años adelantado a su época.

  • @alphadrago
    @alphadrago 3 роки тому

    El hombre que podia volar

  • @dimedropper1992
    @dimedropper1992 14 років тому

    Hoops what happened to your page?

  • @enritope
    @enritope 4 роки тому

    its gotta be the shoes!

  • @damage6836
    @damage6836 4 роки тому

    How is any better than the liberty one...that spin

  • @faithagbay6394
    @faithagbay6394 4 роки тому

    monster jordan

  • @raymondchow2828
    @raymondchow2828 3 роки тому

    The judges didn't even know what they're seeing. Mj had to go back to the ft line dunk and leaner cause they're giving him 48s on dunks that should've been 50s. I have feeling that we missed out on some other creative dunk mj had in mind.

  • @DaMusicMane1
    @DaMusicMane1 13 років тому +3

    I can't believe Clyde Drexler tried to copy MJ!! WTF who does that??? 5:24

  • @CREATIVETHINKING713
    @CREATIVETHINKING713 11 років тому

    Dj Delz Bought me here...

  • @LittleChurro
    @LittleChurro 8 років тому

    Amir bloom?

  • @angelfigueroa9912
    @angelfigueroa9912 8 років тому

    The shorts oh god ..... They show...to...much

  • @jakelitterello8193
    @jakelitterello8193 11 років тому +1

    I think they look skinnier cuz of their shorts.

  • @tajeeleathers7325
    @tajeeleathers7325 10 років тому

    What video actually has MJ doing the actual jump thats his famous logo?

  • @aSm0jUiCe
    @aSm0jUiCe 9 років тому +1

    Is it just me or the ring looks higher. wtf

  • @victormartin3539
    @victormartin3539 Рік тому +2

    LeBron James was always scared to participate in the dunk contest emj participated three times

  • @BlakeMcTavishe
    @BlakeMcTavishe 11 років тому +1

    They were so skinny back then

  • @B3GINNER
    @B3GINNER 6 років тому +1

    Pistol Pete in audience at 4:53

    • @vdLeo-je6os
      @vdLeo-je6os 4 роки тому

      You got eyes of a Hawk! The legendary Pistol Pete.

  • @DaMusicMane1
    @DaMusicMane1 13 років тому +1

    LOL@ Tom Chambers...he tried I guess

  • @aldreigalang1591
    @aldreigalang1591 4 роки тому

    2020 here😅

  • @MontyMonteka
    @MontyMonteka Рік тому

    Jordan go ripped of he did way better with n this contest then the 88 one in my opinion with heavier Sneakers on

  • @wrotedog
    @wrotedog Рік тому

    4:44 Logo

  • @korzeniek78
    @korzeniek78 5 років тому

    Good old times when men had three balls

  • @stsensei312
    @stsensei312 8 років тому +2

    Buddy at 5:55 clownin with that score lmao

  • @calabis
    @calabis 14 років тому

    @Jasluim I wouldn't say no one, James White has the sickest free throw dunks, but then again if we are talking NBA'ers then yes Jordan has the best one

  • @gts2041
    @gts2041 Рік тому

    5:05

  • @JasonHeilmanMusicalRemedies
    @JasonHeilmanMusicalRemedies 4 роки тому

    Stansbury 49 for the best 360 ever made 🤦🏻