Johnson wasn’t the only one who benefitted from playing alongside Abdul-Jabbar either. According to Erving, there have been at least half a dozen legends of American basketball who owe a lot of their ...

Former Seattle SuperSonics forward Detlef Schrempf shows off shows off a Sonics T-shirt during a preseason game in 2018. Joe ...

To this day, renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur David Meltzer still remembers his days working as a ballboy for the Los Angeles Clippers. It was a role that provided him with a raw, behind-the ...

There's belief within the NBA that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James won't retire during the 2026 offseason, according to ESPN's Vincent Goodwill. "If he were retiring the league would know it ...

Julius Erving explains why fights were part of ABA basketball.

Julius Erving reflects on being in the first slam dunk contest and making history with his legendary free-throw line dunk. Dr. J discusses what that moment meant for basketball. Erving shares memories ...

Julius Erving does not criticize modern players out of bitterness. When he talks about load management, he frames it as a reflection of how different the league has become. In his era, sitting out ...

Basketball fans who think they know hoop will get an education thanks to Prime Video’s latest offering, Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association. Fifty years ago, the American ...

This decision was a welcome step toward honoring the AAFC and the important legacy it bequeathed to pro football. At the same time, the NFL’s recent decision underscores the need for the NBA to take ...

HoopsHype picks the best NBA player to be born every year from 1924 to 2006, including Cooper Flagg to George Mikan.

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Pat Riley has often considered you to be the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) because of your dominant play and longevity. What does that mean to you? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: “It means a great deal to me. I ...