Dr. J’s College Limits and the Birth of a Basketball Icon
Julius Erving’s college years were constrained by anti‑dunk rules, yet his talent attracted NBA powerhouses and sparked a cultural phenomenon that helped merge the ABA and NBA
May 16, 2026
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Dr. J’s Early Restrictions Shaped a Basketball Legend
Julius Erving's college experience was constrained by a dunk ban, and his near‑joins with the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks set the stage for a professional career that redefined the game.
May 16, 2026
Obama and Stephen Colbert Revisit Wastepaper Basketball Rivalry Ahead of Presidential Center Launch
During a recent interview, Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert reflected on a wastepaper basketball game, with Colbert admitting he once beat Dr. J, and discussed Obama's rivalry with Anthony Edwards as part of a promotional event for the Obama Presidential Center.
May 14, 2026