NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest

1989: Kenny Walker – Neither Jordan nor Wilkins competed in 1989, but Kenny "Sky" Walker was able to fillthe void with some thunderous dunks, including a "rock the cradle" jam from the baseline. He held oa fieldthat included Webb, a previous champion, and Drexler, a hometown favorite who played at the University ofHouston. Walker almost didn't even compete; his father had died just a few days before the contest.