after knocking off the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the 2024 NBA Finals. But the path to another championship won't be a cakewalk, with a number of real contenders in both conferences.
Whether or not Jimmy Butler is traded ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, it's possible that a less heralded transaction might be the difference in transforming a team into an NBA Finals contender.
In this excerpt from his new book, “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk,” Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving’s career, particularly ...