The ABA and the NBA merged in 1976, and one of the big reasons was Julius Erving. The ABA never really had any national ...

ulius Erving’s first pro dunk wasn’t just a highlight—it was a revelation. In his ABA debut with the Virginia Squires, Dr. J soared between 7'2" Artis Gilmore and 6'9" Dan Issel, posterizing both with ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It’s easy for Pacers legend Darnell Hillman to be nostalgic ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. Throughout Indianapolis most people know him by “Dr. Dunk,” just as he ...

As much as people still enjoy witnessing thunderous slam dunks in the NBA, it cannot be denied that they have lost their ...

When it comes to the history of the Philadelphia 76ers, among the most iconic players to suit up for the franchise is Julius "Dr. J" Erving. Over the weekend, the NBA put together a social media post ...

Julius Erving returns to the site of his ABA dunk contest glory, but it is an emerging aerial master, Larry Nance, that takes the NBA's inaugural competition.

One week after a busy trade deadline shook up the league, the NBA's best players are in Salt Lake City for the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend. Follow here as The Athletic's staff offers insights and ...

ABA and NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving has struck a brand deal with footwear company Rockport. Dr. J, who, in 1976, was the first professional basketball player to have a sneaker deal, has signed ...