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

Julius Erving spoke in an interview with Rob Lepelstat of Clutch Points recently. They discussed his time in the ABA when he played for the Nets and took part in the 1976 ABA All-Star game, where he ...

The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George “Iceman” Gervin and Julius “Dr. J” Erving in what was the final season before ...

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.

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While ...

Julius Erving, also known as "Dr. J", is a retired professional basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He played in both the American ...