The heady history of the slam dunk (and how street style stormed the NBA)
In lacing up a lively history of the slam dunk, Mike Sileski digs into the social and racial implications of sports’ most ...
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Julius Erving's place in the NBA's rise, and the importance of the dunk, should not be forgotten
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, ...
As dunk contest nears, Spurs rookie Stephon Castle shows he's ready for spotlight
His monster slam in Atlanta came in front of legends Dominique Wilkins and Julius Erving and served notice he's ready to ...
Kevin Durant becomes 8th player in NBA history to score 30,000 points
Suns star Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points, reaching the mark against the ...
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A Julius Erving Poster Dunk Led To Two Hall Of Famers Not Speaking For A Decade
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 ...
Why a high-profile Indy lawyer's been nominated for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
I was so surprised and stunned when I found out. I had no idea it was coming – or even that it was a possibility to imagine,' ...