How Michael Jordan came up with limited-edition Jordan 1 shattered backboard sneakers
It was in the summer of 1985 when Michael Jordan embarked on a European tour to promote his soon-to-be-released Air Jordan 1 ...
Full history of Atlanta Hawks in the 3-point and Slam Dunk Contests
The Hawks have been well-represented on NBA All-Star Weekend, but it's been a while since team representatives found big ...
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Michael Jordan’s Signature Move: The Fadeaway
It’s arguable what Michael Jordan’s signature move might be, but here’s a look at one of his most powerful: the Fadeaway.
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About the NBA’s greatest dunk that never counted. Plus, LeBron James’ Michael Jordan story
It didn’t count, but Ja still baptized Wemby If I may paraphrase and slightly alter the words of the late, great Biggie Smalls, “I live for the dunk; I’ll die for the dunk.” I’m doing so ...
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The heady history of the slam dunk (and how street style stormed the NBA)
Chances are you’ve heard of Julius Erving and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You would have to be culturally illiterate to be unfamiliar with Michael Jordan. But I’d bet money that you don’t know the ...