Remembering Dr. J's dunk from free-throw line in first Slam Dunk Contest

Thompson, one of five players to compete in the first Slam Dunk Contest at the 1976 ABA All-Star Game, will never forget how ...

Amazon Finally Dates Docuseries on Rise and Fall of the ABA Executive Produced by Dr. J (Exclusive)

The red, white and blue ball is back, baby.
The New York Times

The ABA’s parting gift to hoops was Dr. J vs. David Thompson in a dunk contest

Basketball fans didn’t quite know what to expect in February when the NBA hosted its annual All-Star weekend festivities. There was a new format for the game. First, each of the first three quarters ...
Yardbarker

'Dr. J' said playing against this rookie in the ABA Finals made him feel 'like an elder statesman'

Julius Erving was the star of the 1976 ABA Playoffs, winning the postseason MVP award after averaging an impressive 34.7 points over 13 games and playing a crucial role in the New York Nets' eventual ...