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Yes. In 1976 the ABA held the first ever dunk contest. (It would also be its last since the ABA merged with the NBA following the 1976 season.)The contest was held at halftime of the ABA All Star Game in Denver, CO.The contestants were Artis Gilmore, George "Iceman" Gervin, David "Skywalker" Thompson, Julius and one other player. They all had to perform certain dunks and 1 freestyle dunk. David Thompson did a 2 handed 360 on the baseline and some other great dunks but Julius won the contest and performed his famous free throw line dunk. When the NBA brought back the dunk contest for All Star Weekend in Denver in 1984 Julius went up against younger players who grew up idolizing him. He came in 2nd to Larry Nance that year and passed the torch to the next generation of dunkers.
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Who won the first slam dunk contest?
Jim Bukata, the former director of marketing and public relations for the ABA, invented the Slam Dunk Contest as a method of selling more tickets, in 1976.
Who is the only man to be both the NBA and ABA MVP?
Julius Erving
What is Julius erving single game career high in points?
63points aba
What is Julius Erving most points scored in NBA and ABA game?
sixty-five points
Where did Julius erving die?
Julius Erving played in both the ABA and the NBA. He played with 3 teams, first with the Virginia Squires, then the New York Nets, and finally, the Philadelphia 76ers.
Who did Julius Dr J Erving win his two ABA championships in 1974 and 1976 with?
New York Nets.
Are Julius Erving siblings still living?
Yes Gunius Erving brother and julia Erving sister. and Michael erving been in the ABA since 1970-1976 and in the NBA 1977-1988
How many years was Julius Erving playing?
Julius Erving played professional basketball for 16 seasons (between 1971-1987). 1971/72-1972/73: Virginia Squires (ABA) 1973/74-1975/76: New York Nets (ABA) 1976/77-1986/87: Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)
DR. J played for what 2 ABA teams?
Julius Erving played for the Virginia Squires (1971-1973) and the New York Nets (1974-1976).
Who invented the sport Slam ball?
It was George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers, in 1961, 100% positive. That's who the NBA gives official credit to. The referees tried to call a foul on him for the shot. Upon reviewing the rules, the bucket counted. It became termed a 'dunk shot' until 1972, when Chuck Hern called it a 'slam dunk'.
How many championships did dr jay win?
Julius "Dr. J" Erving won two ABA championships in 1974 and 1976. He won one NBA championship in 1983.
Who participated in the 1997 slam dunk contest?
On January 27, 1976 at McNichols Sports Arena during halftime of the 1976 ABA All Star Game the first-ever Slam Dunk Contest was held, which was won by Julius Erving of the New York Nets over David Thompson of the Denver Nuggets, Artis Gilmore of the Kentucky Colonels, and George Gervin and Larry Kenon of the San Antonio Spurs. There was a format each competitor had to follow in which they must attempt 5 dunks in a row under two minutes. One from a standing position, one from a distance of ten feet away from the basket (which is basically the bottom of the semi circle that surrounds the free throw line in the Key. The next 3 were freelance positions, one coming in from the left side of the basket, one coming in from the right side of the basket and finally from either corner down the baseline to the basket. They were judged on artistic ability, imagination, body flow as well as fan response.Artis Gilmore went first followed by George Gervin, Larry Kenon, David Thompson and finally Julius Erving. George Gervin and David Thompson both missed a dunk during their routines which counted as a zero (scores were not announced to the audience). David Thompson did a 360 degree dunk to finish his routine. All competitors had to perform a dunk from 10 feet, but Julius Erving started marking his steps from the free throw line (15 feet away). He then completed a dunk from the free throw line.1976-1977 NBA Slam Dunk ContestThis was a season long event similar to 1977-1978 NBA Horse event. There were multiple competitors and Darnell Hillman won.
