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Michael Jordan Said Julius Erving Inspired His 1988 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 ...
Newsday

Remembering Dr. J's dunk from free-throw line in first Slam Dunk Contest

It has been five decades since the night the Slam Dunk Contest was born, but David Thompson remembers it like it happened yesterday. Thompson, one of five players to compete in the first Slam Dunk ...
The New York Times

In ‘Soul Power,’ a Fresh Look at the League That Helped Launch Dr. J

Executive produced by Julius Erving, a new docuseries tells the story of the A.B.A., birthplace of the 3-pointer, slam-dunk contest and a lot of style. By Stuart Miller While Kenan Kamwana Holley was ...

Julius Erving broke down how his business approach inspired greats like Michael Jordan: "Sport is temporary"

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 ...