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.

Another notable ABA legacy is the Slam Dunk Contest, which the now-defunct ... The entry of ABA legends, such as Erving and Gervin, into the NBA certainly helped invite more fans to the Association.

So, when is the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest, and how can sports fanatics watch it? The competition was first introduced in 1976 during the ABA’s All-Star game, but the event didn’t last long due to ...

Tamika Catchings accepts the Pioneer Award at the 2024 NBA Legends Brunch in Indianapolis. Artis Gilmore, Julius Erving and Darnell Hillman reflect on the ABA and share special stories from their ...

The Slam Dunk Contest is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) competition held during the NBA All-Star Weekend. The contest was inaugurated by the American Basketball Association (ABA ...