Julius Erving is one of the greatest players to ever ... While "Dr. J" admittedly only "dunks donuts" these days, he remains "a slam dunk" for the Philadelphia 76ers. The legendary forward is ...

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 ...

Julius Erving returns to the site of his ABA dunk contest glory, but it is an emerging aerial master, Larry Nance, that takes the NBA's inaugural competition.

While this year's 3-Point Contest sports five All-Stars — Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland, Miami ...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest was once Julius Erving’s domain before the torch was passed to Michael Jordan. The ensuing years boasted their share of memorable moments, but there’s nothing that ...

While others played the game of basketball on the ground, Julius Erving performed ... and decide whether to dunk the ball or pass it to an open man," Erving said. "In other words, I may be ...

Julius Erving, Dominique Wilkins, and Vince Carter. LaVine is a two-time Slam Dunk Contest winner and still can jump with the best of them in the league. He may still have plenty up his sleeve ...

If there is one play that defines it, that is the dunk. Of course, Erving ... Julius replied that he had dreamed it the night before and that was the first time he did it. This is also how the ...

Imitating Julius Erving with his famous free throw line ... earning a perfect score and the title of 1988 Slam Dunk Contest champion. Standing at 5-foot-7, Webb had to go against a lineup boasting ...

says Julius Erving on ESPN Classic's ... change directions and decide whether to dunk the ball or pass it to an open man," Erving said. "In other words, I may be committed to the air, but I ...