This spectacular, close-up image from the legendary 1988 Slam Dunk Contest captures Mike at the apex of his contest-winning dunk from the free-throw line. He holds the ball high in his right hand, his tongue is out, and his legs are tucked, as he floats to the hole from the charity stripe, suspended for what seems to be an eternity. In a dunk-off that is still being debated to this day, Mike defeated The Human Highlight Film. A mesmerized crowd provides a perfect backdrop and Jordan signs in NRMT blue sharpie.