A legend of the game, Julius Erving is revered across generations, especially for his high-flying abilities. Synonymous with the rock the cradle dunk, Dr. J was indeed a freak of nature. A pioneer in ...

NBA legend Julius Erving speaks on the true greatness of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his impact on a few Hall-of-Fame players.

Julius Erving will celebrate his 76th birthday on Sunday, just a few weeks after the 50th anniversary of the event that led ...

Julius Erving, an all-time 76ers great whose No. 6 is retired by the franchise, will celebrate his 76th birthday on Sunday. As the basketball legend marks a milestone, here’s a look back at the 10 ...

Former NBA ball boy David Meltzer recalled his first encounters and opposite experiences with Kareem and Dr. J.

From coast to coast, every franchise has numbers to be proud of — and a few anomalies that make you go, "Really?" ...

The modern NBA – both as a competitive sports league and as an entertainment company – owes a lot of its existence to the one-time rebel league.

Famed culture writer and producer Nelson George provides historical context about the ABA to ClutchPoints about new ...

Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat won the Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Saturday, overcoming perfect scores by San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant on his first dunk in the final round.

The 1977 NBA season was the first season following the league’s merger with its upstart cousin, the American Basketball Association. With the merger came new players, most notably Julius Erving, who ...

Barack, Michelle and Sasha Obama attended the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15. 'My favorite teammates on and off ...

Feb. 13 1923 — The New York Renaissance, the first all-black pro basketball team, is organized. Rens become one of the dominant basketball team of the 1920s and 1930s. 1937 — Maribel Vinson wins her ...