One of the most legendary dunks in NBA history, Dr. J’s ‘Rock The Baby’ slam over Michael Cooper left the crowd in awe. Decades later, it’s still one of the smoothest and coldest moments in basketball ...

In a sense my sportswriting career began April 24, 1976, when 15-year-old me attended Game 7 of the Spurs-Nets ABA semifinal and promised myself I would tell future generations how great Julius Erving ...

His official name is Julius Winfield Erving II, but he became better known around the NBA and in sports culture in general as Dr. J in the '70s and '80s. Dr. J was as much a basketball superstar as he ...

The NBA All-Star Game is upon us once again, which means it’s time to get excited… for the dunk contest! The showcase has delivered career highlights from the likes of Julius Erving, Vince Carter, ...

PHOENIX -- Dr. J isn't a fan of the way the dunk contest has evolved. One of pro basketball's most famous dunkers said the modern NBA dunk contest, which takes place tonight, has turned into a ...

The great Julius Erving is not only famous for his legendary ABA and NBA career but also for his impact on the culture of streetball. During the offseason, Dr. J made a habit of playing at the ...

Did you catch the premiere of the new NBA TV documentary The Doctor last night? If not, make sure you do at some point. It's worth your time. If you didn't catch it, here's the one clip you need to ...

Earlier today, we got video evidence that Michael Jordan can still dunk at the age of 50. That's cool, but let's see how good MJ's hops are in another 13 years because in what could possibly be deemed ...

It’s Jan. 5, 1983. More than 18,400 made their way to south Philadelphia and filed into the Core States Spectrum Arena to watch their beloved 76ers face the reigning NBA champion Lakers for the first ...

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The trophy honors Erving’s legacy of unparalleled flair on the court and mastery of the slam dunk. Official release 2023 winner Mac McClung poses with Julius Erving and the newly named ‘Dr. J’ trophy.