Julius Erving’s place in the NBA’s rise, and the importance of the dunk, should not be forgotten
Erving’s move from the New York Nets to the 76ers in 1976 was a key moment in NBA history.
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Cavs legend Larry Nance Sr. fittingly judges explosive halftime dunk contest
Nance's slam experience was leaned on Thursday night inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at the Cavs-Hawks game. Nance judged a halftime dunk contest during the break in action.
Vince Carter gives NBA Slam Dunk Contest tips to former UConn standout Stephon Castle
On 'NBA on TNT' Castle joined the show to discuss his selection to participate in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, an ...
Zach LaVine's NBA Dunk Contest Tease Goes Viral
For years, fans have complained about the NBA Dunk Contest not having big stars. In the last decade, the only time fans have ...
Zach LaVine Showed He’s Still Got It While Helping Matas Buzelis Prepare For The Dunk Contest
LaVine teased he might have to make one more Dunk Contest appearance as he helped his young teammate prep for the 2025 ...
Mac McClung needs a roster spot if he is going to keep saving the NBA Dunk Contest
It is starting to feel egregious, though, that McClung continues to participate without a roster spot in the NBA. Currently ...
2025 All-Star Slam Dunk contestants revealed; Time change for upcoming Spurs-Hawks game
The NBA announced that the tipoff for the Spurs' game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, Feb. 5, has been moved to 6 p.m ...
Pacers' T.J. McConnell — who hasn't dunked in a game in 10 years — dunks after practice
T.J. McConnell has never dunked in a game in his 10-year NBA career, but the 6-foot-1, 190-pounder pulled it off after ...
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Bulls Rookie Chosen For NBA Dunk Contest
On Monday night it was announced that Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has officially accepted an invitation to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend. Drafted at No. 11 overall by ...
The best dunk contest of the year is …by the Nebraska football team?
The Cornhuskers football team came out at halftime of the Nebraska-Illinois basketball game and put on a show.