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

The NBA All-Star Game is upon us once again, which means it’s time to get excited… for the dunk contest! The showcase has delivered career highlights from the likes of Julius Erving, Vince Carter, ...

In the world of sports, athletes often dedicate their entire lives to reaching the pinnacle of their profession, but for many, life at the top can be short-lived. Sometimes all a player gets to ...

Julius Erving knows a thing or two about dunks so when he heaps high praise on Zach LaVine, you know it's legit. We spoke with the NBA Hall of Famer from Japan where he's teamed up with new Raptors ...

Julius Erving (1976) — Dr. J arguably did more to popularize the slam dunk than any other basketball player, and it all started with the move that won the 1976 dunk contest for the ABA. Though ...