In this excerpt from his new book, “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk,” Inquirer ...

However, all of the attention was on former Nets star Vince Carter, who had his jersey officially retired by the organization. Via The Brooklyn Nets: "The seventh Nets jersey in the rafters—Vince ...

Julius Erving, a Hall of Famer and legend for the Philadelphia 76ers, made his mark in the NBA for over a decade. Now retired ...

He praised the work they’re doing to overcome their woes, and said he hopes to inspire in the same way an earlier generation inspired him.

NEW YORK -- After becoming a Hall ... and "making magic" with Jefferson. Seven Nets players have had their jerseys retired: Bill Melchionni, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, John Williamson, Drazen Petrovic ...

Where Carter’s retired jersey hangs in Barclays Center is even more special. The Nets placed it next to Julius Erving’s, Carter’s idol, who stared for the Nets from 1973-76. He was the same man who ...

Everyone knows Julius Erving is one of the best players ... Mikal is currently in his first campaign with New York, after getting traded by the Nets. The former Villanova star is averaging 17.6 ...

Deron Williams explodes for 57 points sets the then-Nets' franchise record for points in a victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. Not since the days of Julius Erving in the ABA had a Nets player ...

NEW YORK — When Vince Carter first joined the New Jersey Nets, he used to stare up at one particular banner hanging from the arena ceiling. Buck Williams held the franchise scoring record at the ...

and the Soul of the Slam Dunk," Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving's career, particularly his move from the ABA's New York Nets to the 76ers. "Magic in the Air ...