How did the slam dunk change after Erving's execution?
It was banned
It was only used by big men
It became a high-percentage shot and a way to avoid blocked shots
It was only used to show strength
Answer
Before Julius Erving, the slam dunk was considered a circus shot, and was rarely attempted in a game situation. Erving's athletic ability and his flair for the dramatic changed the way that the slam dunk was viewed. He made it a high-percentage shot, and he also used it as a way to avoid being blocked.
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