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 ...

After winning the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Vince Carter was left in awe when Julius Erving personally congratulated him backstage. Carter, who idolized Erving, described the moment as surreal, ...

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 ...

The ABA was doomed because it never generated enough money to make for a stable league, but dollar for dollar, it was far more entertaining than the older, more staid NBA. The circus league (as the ...

They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Stream Los Angeles ...

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 ...