Michael Jordan vs. Dominique Wilkins: Their First Battle

Michael Jordan vs. Dominique Wilkins: Before they went against each other in the NBA, they actually faced off in college. Check out this rarely seen battle when Jordan was just a freshman at UNC and Wilkins was already a star playing for Georgia. It's a true Hidden Gem from the ACC Digital Network.

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[Pygoman]

Young Dominique's vert was insane.

[cflo]

This was truly the golden era of basketball.

[Belburg]

Dominique was hyped for this game because he wanted to play against James Worthy, they both came out of NC the same year, and were being compared. And it was the first time they played against each other.

[elijahdreamprayer]

James Worthy gave Nique some work in this game ... saw it live, ..

[coolcat]

I loved watching these two just got at it .

[kenhackney]

Awesome. If you could have only seen what I got to see. Washington (NC) High School, Class of 1981. Getting to know and see Jacques Dominique Wilkins and his siblings (John, Gerald, Wanda) was awesome. Having been in High School in 1980 and winning the NC High School State 3A Title Undefeated was awesome. Then I went to NC State and was there in 1983 for the Cinderella Story in 1983 when they won the National Championship. In High School, we all thought it was a given Dominique was going to NC State until his surprise commitment to Georgia. Still, we wished him the best and proudly followed him. Great job 'Nique!!!

[hosepipe]

Dean Smith was the only man that could hold Jordan under 20.

[ShawnC.T.]

I was playing high school basketball in the state of Georgia at the time, I remember this game well. 'Nique and Jordan were arguably the two most spectacular players in college then, with both being former McDonald's All American's in high school, from the state of North Carolina.

This was 'Nique's final season at UGA, as he would bypass his senior season in college, and go to the NBA, while this was Jordan's freshman season at UNC, he would go on to hit the game winning shot, in the NCAA Championship game, around two months later...

[terrancethomas]

One’s from Wilmington NC, the other from Washington NC.
One’s born in Brooklyn, the other from Paris.
One is afraid to dunk on anyone, the other could be charged with assault and battery.
One is all style, the other is all vicious.

[jaycarlos]

I was waiting for Marv Albert to say "Spectacular move by Jordan" lolz

[boogitybear]

Dominique Wilkins should have his Face displayed on the Georgia License Plate!!

[elijahdreamprayer]

Should have shown James Worthy clips in

[michaelthompson]

Wow both them had there jumping abilities even then 🤔🤔

[pelicanhill]

Marv Albert had no idea how many times he would end up saying, 'What a move by Jordan'.

[terrancethomas]

1:18 Are you kidding? That’s Big Game James Worthy getting his shot sent in orbit.

[PhilippAurand]

Dig the soundtrack, fits the video perfectly

[ТатьянаКонышева-км]

nice video ...can u create videos like that more often?

[marlontroy]

Dominique And Wilt Chamberlain And David Thompson And Vince Carter Have The Highest Vertical Leap In College.

[bucketzman]

So we’re just going to completely ignore the double dribble at 00:37

[marlontroy]

I'm Glad This Video Is Here Dominique Was More Athletic Than Jordan. Dominique Had A Higher Vertical Leap. Is Sad 😭 That Dominique Wasn't Apart Of The Dream Team And Not 🚫 Being A 50 Greatest Player. Jordan Had A Bunch Of Super Stars On That North Carolina Team. North Carolina Team Lost The National Championship 🏆 The Year Before.