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In this excerpt from his new book, “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk,” Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving’s career, particularly ...

While this year's 3-Point Contest sports five All-Stars — Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, New York Knicks point ...

NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving hurt a lot of feelings with his thunderous dunk. There was one, however, that had stronger results than just a stare down. Erving ranked a slam over Hall of Famer ...

What is traditionally the crown jewel of All-Star Weekend will close out Saturday’s events, with young players looking to ...

The format of the dunk contest has changed over the years with the number of judges used and the ways points were accumulated ...

In lacing up a lively history of the slam dunk, Mike Sileski digs into the social and racial implications of sports’ most ...

Julius Erving’s star was ignited in the American Basketball Association, the league that ultimately couldn’t compete with the ...

and the Soul of the Slam Dunk," Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving's career, particularly his move from the ABA's New York Nets to the 76ers. "Magic in the Air ...