It has been five decades since the night the Slam Dunk Contest was born, but David Thompson remembers it like it happened yesterday. Thompson, one of five players to compete in the first Slam Dunk ...
A legend of the game, Julius Erving is revered across generations, especially for his high-flying abilities. Synonymous with the rock the cradle dunk, Dr. J was indeed a freak of nature. A pioneer in ...
Julius Erving, an all-time 76ers great whose No. 6 is retired by the franchise, will celebrate his 76th birthday on Sunday. As the basketball legend marks a milestone, here’s a look back at the 10 ...
The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George ...
Julius Erving will celebrate his 76th birthday on Sunday, just a few weeks after the 50th anniversary of the event that led ...
Famed culture writer and producer Nelson George provides historical context about the ABA to ClutchPoints about new ...