"Doing that made me confident to go after anyone" - Julius Erving realized he could posterize anybody after his first dunk originally appeared on Basketball Network. The great Julius Erving has dunked ...

"Go the length of the floor and take off" - Michael Jordan said Julius Erving convinced him to dunk from the free-throw line in 1988 originally appeared on Basketball Network. The 1988 Slam Dunk ...

In a legendary moment from the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest, Michael Jordan revealed that Julius Erving—aka Dr. J—was the spark behind his iconic free-throw line dunk. With the contest on the line and ...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While it’s been hit or miss in recent years, the Slam Dunk Contest is still possibly the most anticipated ...

NEW YORK -- Julius Erving doesn't think the slam dunk contest is going away any time soon, but admits the competition has lost a step. Not because LeBron James has stayed out of it or because every ...

For the first time the dunk contest featured a G-League star, with Mac McClung wowing all with an amazing aerial performance.

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has featured ...

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 ...