It was the greatest combination of talent and dunkers in Slam Dunk contest history, and a little-known Pacer almost stole the ...

The first professional dunk contest was held by the ABA in 1976, featuring George Gervin, David Thompson and Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, all superstars at ... who would make history with a 360° windmill ...

Jan. 30—In this excerpt from his new book, "Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk," Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving's career, ...

NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving hurt a lot of feelings with his thunderous dunk. There was one, however, that had stronger results than just a stare down. Erving ranked a slam over Hall of Famer ...

It also likely prompted a couple of nods of approval from NBA Hall of Famers and past dunk champions Dominique Wilkins and Julius Erving from their seats at State Farm Arena, where the Spurs ...

May 1983; Milwaukee, WI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Philadelphia 76ers forward Julius Erving (6) against the Milwaukee Bucks at Mecca Arena. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Network. / Malcolm ...

“Bob was one of my teammates," basketball legend, Julius Erving said. "When he asked me to come out, I had a feeling he was going to do it the right way and so far, that’s exactly what’s happene ...