They literally and figuratively elevate basketball and are at the heart of “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the ...

His expertise is in covering the NBA but he also covers multiple other sports ... One of the more popular ones is the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest and it has captivated fans for years.

In the five years from 1986 to 1990, more All-Stars participated in the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest than its 3-point shooting cousin. Dunk contest wins by Hall of Famers Michael Jordan (twice ...

and the greatest slam dunk ever. The cover of “Magic in the Air” by sportswriter Mike Sielski. (Courtesy of St. Martin’s Press) Q. Before we get into “Magic in the Air,” I want to ask ...