One of the most iconic dunks in the history of the NBA Dunk Contest was Michael Jordan's free-throw line slam. "Air Jordan" ...

Julius Erving’s star was ignited in the American Basketball Association, the league that ultimately couldn’t compete with the ...

Gilgeous-Alexander first signed with Converse back in 2020, following an impressive second NBA season—his first with the Thunder—in which he averaged 19 points. His upward trajectory hasn't slowed ...

The first truly iconic All-Star Weekend sneaker moment came in 1985, when a rookie Michael Jordan competed in the Slam Dunk ...

Iowa basketball star Payton Sandfort has been named to the midseason top 10 watch list for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award. Sandfort is averaging 16.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 ...

The Julius Erving Award is presented annually by the Naismith Hall of Fame to the best small forward in Division I men's ...

Former ABA star Julius Erving led all players with 30 points (tied with teammate Bob McAdoo) and 12 rebounds. The ...

When the Sixers signed Paul George to a four-year ... Franchise legend Julius “Dr. J.” Erving compared him to Moses Malone, who helped the Sixers win a title after they traded for him in ...

The doctor is in...a new city. Shortly after Julius Erving led the New York Nets to the ABA championship, the league merged with the NBA. Boe then dealt Erving to the 76ers for cash to help cover ...

The Eagles' Super Bowl run was one of multiple title runs in Philadelphia in 1980. Julius "Dr. J" Erving and the Philadelphia 76ers made the NBA Finals, before losing to Magic Johnson and the Los ...

Jan. 30—In this excerpt from his new book, "Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk," Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving's career ...