The history of the slam dunk: from outlawed move to beloved
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Who Invented the slam dunk? History behind the first dunk - Interbasket
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No. 8 Creighton aims to rebound against Alabama
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The 10 greatest moments in Orlando Magic history
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Utah Jazz trade Rudy Gobert to Timberwolves
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Bob Lanier, NBA force who left big shoes to fill, dies at 73
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Gold: The NCAA Outlawed The Dunk In 1967 And It Was Because Of One Player - Duke Basketball Report
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Speed Read: Dunk History - Indianapolis Monthly
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The First Slam Dunk (2022) - IMDb
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It inspired Michael Jordan and took the dunk to another level: the gripping story of Doctor J. - Infobae
Vince Carter shook up the entire basketball world as a rookie! The stu
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Jordan vs Wilkins: 30 years since Chicago Stadium's epic NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Slam Dunk History: The history of Basketball's top move
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