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How the ABA changed basketball forever: Dr J, George Gervin and the league that dared to be different

Fifty summers after the ABA-NBA merger, George Gervin, Ralph Simpson and others reflect on the league whose swagger and innovations changed basketball forever

The Guardian - US

George Karl Explores How the ABA Was ‘a Godsend for Sports’

The former player and coach delves into the rise and fall of the basketball league in a new documentary.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Worst Trades in NBA History As Luka Dončić Plays Mavs After GM Firing

Where does Nico Harrison’s shocking decision to trade Luka Dončić rank among the NBA’s most lopsided trades?

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'This Money Got To Last You The Rest Of Your Life' — Hall Of Famer Dr. J's Warning That Stopped NBA Legend Charles Barkley From Blowing Millions

Charles Barkley said a blunt warning from NBA legend Julius Erving reshaped how he thought about money and success.

Benzinga

Shaquille O'Neal ranks his top 10 NBA players

Shaquille O'Neal has named his top 10 NBA players of all time, with Stephen Curry one of the big-name omissions from the list.

The Sports Daily

Chris Russo Lambastes LeBron James's Take on 1970s Basketball With Dr. J Anecdote

LeBron argued that Giannis Antetokounmpo could score 250 points in a game in the 1970s.

Sports Illustrated

Magic in the air: how the slam dunk evolved alongside basketball

A new book charts the history and characters around one of the most thrilling and striking moves in all of sports

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Caitlin Clark's Olympic Snub Sparks Controversy

The controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark's exclusion from the USA Basketball Olympics squad and the mixed reactions it has generated.

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Julius Erving: The Dunking Dynasty And Basketball Brilliance

Explore the legacy of Julius Erving, aka Dr. J, who revolutionized basketball with his iconic dunking skills and signature move 'The Shot.' Discover how hi...

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Julius Erving Honors Mac Mcclung For Remarkable Achievement

Julius Erving presents prestigious trophy to rising basketball star Mac McClung, inspiring him to strive for greatness in his career. A celebration of tale...

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Legends Unite: Camaraderie between Erving, O'Neal Transcends Basketball Generations

Julius Erving and Shaquille O'Neal share a moment, fostering respect and unity across generations of basketball greatness. Sportsmanship exemplified.

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Two-time ABA champion and Indiana Mr. Basketball winner George McGinnis dies at 73

Two-time ABA champion and three-time NBA All-Star George McGinnis has died

The Independent UK

George McGinnis, two-time ABA champion and Indiana Mr. Basketball, dies at 73

The Indiana Pacers said he died early Thursday morning following complications from a cardiac arrest suffered last week at his home.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shaquille O’Neal responds to Julius Erving’s list of 10 greatest NBA players ever

Julius Erving recently gave his list of his 10 greatest NBA players, and Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal responded with his own ranking.

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NBA Star Calls Out Legend’s All-Time Top 10 Players: ‘Gotta Be Fake’

He thought the list was so bad he thought it was fake.

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Julius Erving snubs LeBron James in his list of the 10 greatest NBA players

NBA legend Julius Erving doesn't think LeBron James deserves to be on his list of the 10 greatest basketball players yet.

Sports Illustrated

Bedlam in Broadcasting: Remembering the Chaos of Julius Erving Slicing Up the Nuggets

Nearly 50 years ago, Denver watched Dr. J vaporize its Game 6 lead as the Nets won the final ABA title and all hell broke loose.

The Guardian - US

‘Always be in the ballgame’: how bench players can tilt the NBA finals

For all the talk around Nikola Jokić and Jimmy Butler ahead of the NBA finals, history shows reserves like Denver’s Bruce Brown and Miami’s Duncan Robinson could be the difference

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Evening Standard

London Irish takeover: Star-studded consortium in talks to secure crucial funding for Exiles’ future

Group that includes former US sport stars Ray Lewis, Julius Erving, Allen Iverson and Dikembe Mutombo has until May 30 to complete the deal

Daily Mirror

NBA stars set to team up with Super Bowl winner to follow Ryan Reynolds and JJ Watt

After Ryan Reynolds and JJ Watt ventured into sports ownership, the American duo are set to be followed by a whole host of NBA stars and a Super Bowl champion

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘The right to miss’: How Dr. J changed video-game history and paved the way for Madden

One in a series of stories remembering the 1982-83 76ers, one of the NBA’s best teams ever.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Before Marc Iavaroni became a Sixers trivia question, he slept in a van and dreamed of his chance

One in a series of stories remembering the 1982-83 76ers, one of the NBA’s best teams ever.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Julius Erving was the ideal Philly superstar — right up until he wasn’t

One in a series of stories remembering the 1982-83 76ers, one of the NBA's best teams ever.

Tribune News Service

Review: 'Reggie' tells the story of Mr. October, from his perspective

Baseball legend Reggie Jackson tells his story, his way, in "Reggie," an enlightening portrait of the Hall of Famer as well as an insightful look at the role race has played, and continues to play, in America's pastime.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers’ Mac McClung wins NBA Slam Dunk contest and captures hearts with all-time performance

SALT LAKE CITY — Mac McClung put on another show.

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