"Dr. J with his big old afro jumping from the foul line" - Kobe Bryant reveals what inspired him to win the 1997 Dunk Contest as a rookie

No matter how many great dunkers have been throughout the league's history, like Vince Carter or Dominique Wilkins, Dr. J will always be remembered as the pioneer and a man ahead of his time. The ...
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"Dr. J is a better person than he is a basketball player" - John Starks reflects on meeting his childhood idol Julius Erving

Almost every NBA player grows up idolizing someone — a larger-than-life figure who inspires them to chase the game’s highest stage. For former New York Knicks guard John Starks, that figure was none ...
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Ralph Sampson urges the NBA to change their logo after Julius Erving: "I wanted to be like Dr. J, Mike wanted to be like Dr. J"

It’s common for fans to recall how players from the 1990s idolized Michael Jordan as their ultimate inspiration, or how the newer generation entering the league today looks up to icons like LeBron ...