Watch: The slam dunk’s surprisingly controversial history

The move was banned from college basketball in 1967

Basketball traditionalists used to loathe the slam dunk, and racism contributed to the banning of the crowd-pleasing move from college basketball in 1967. From its birth to its ban to its comeback, the slam dunk has persisted. Today, it’s hard to imagine basketball without it.

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