"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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"I need to go rent a bike and ride in the hills" - Dennis Rodman on his prepration for matching up with Karl Malone in the 1997 NBA Finals

Chicago Bulls star forward Dennis Rodman didn't initially match up with Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone in the 1997 NBA Finals. Though Rodman had proven he could co-exist with his new teammates the ...

Former University of Houston basketball player among those named in NBA betting scheme

Damon Jones, who played for the Houston Cougars in the 90s, was among those named in an alleged illegal sports betting scheme ...