Julius Erving is recognized as one of the greatest dunkers of all time. The 1981 NBA MVP won the first-ever dunk contest in 1976, and long before Michael Jordan, he was the first to take off from the ...
The great Julius Erving had one of the most electrifying playing styles in the history of the sport. He revolutionized the game with his remarkable dunking prowess. While "Dr. J" became famous for his ...
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It wouldn’t have had the longevity - Julius Erving felt the dunk contest needed him to win the first one
The dunk contest tradition did not start in the NBA. It was the ABA that launched it in 1976 and the champion, Julius Erving didn't just win. He validated an entire art form in the sport. The ABA's ...
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