“I laid Michael Jordan out once, then helped him up. He said, ‘Don’t ever help nobody up.’” Shaquille O' Neal keeps it 100 about his toughest battles in the NBA, his rivalry with Allen Iverson, the rare players who dunked on him, and a powerful lesson Michael Jordan taught him about failure and success on Drink Champs | Drink Champs

In 1988, Michael Jordan created a moment that changed basketball history forever. During the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, he soared from the free-throw line, floating through the air with unmatched power, elegance, and confidence, leaving fans and judges in awe. The image of Jordan mid-flight — tongue out, arm extended — became more than a dunk. It became a symbol of ambition, artistry, and pure athletic brilliance. That single leap didn’t just win him the contest; it redefined greatness and inspired