"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 ...
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"That guy reminds me of Dr. J" - Clyde Drexler recalls how older NBA players didn’t know his name but compared him to Dr. J when he was in college

We all remember Clyde Drexler as probably the second-best shooting guard of the '90s because Michael Jordan was from another planet. Their epic battles in the Finals and their joint run with the 1992 ...
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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 ...