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Tempers flare between New York’s Bill Bradley and Golden State’s Rick Barry during a 1975 game at Madison Square Garden. The contentious scene is appropriate after negotiations between the owners and players fell apart on Monday, leaving the 2011-12 season in jeopardy. (Bettmann/CORBIS)
Julius Erving and his wife Turquoise relax at their home in Babylon, NY during a 1978 SI photo shoot. (Lane Stewart/SI)
GALLERY: Best Hairstyles in Sports History
SI VAULT: Dr. J dominates on the court, but has no control off it (4.6.81)
George Gervin swoops in for a dunk during a 1979 playoff game between the Spurs and Bullets. Washington would go onto win the series, but would lose to Seattle in the NBA Finals. (James Drake/SI)
SI VAULT: The Bullets defeat Gervin, Spurs with miracle comeback (5.28.79)
Bob Cousy slices through the lane during a 1956 game between the Boston Celtics and Rochester Royals. (Hy Peskin/SI)
GALLERY: Iconic Celtics Photos
Dominique Wilkins in midair at the 1990 Slam Dunk Contest. Wilkins defeated Kenny Smith and defending champion Kenny Walker to join Michael Jordan as the only two-time winners (joined since by Harold Miner, Jason Richardson and Nate Robinson). The NBA lockout is currently in its 106th day. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)
GALLERY: NBA Slam Dunk Contest Winners
ROUNDTABLE: Discussing NBA’s labor feud
AMICK: Agent blasts Stern for labor talks
LOWE: NBA’s action won’t help union’s case
Scottie Pippen and Benny the Bull wait for an elevator before a Bulls-Hawks game last May. (Icon/SMI)
GALLERY: Best of Did You See That?
Eighteen years ago today, Michael Jordan retired from the NBA to pursue his dream of playing professional baseball. He spent one season playing outfield for the Birmingham Barons, the Double A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, and batted .202 with three home runs and 51 RBIs. In March 1995, Jordan returned to the NBA and led the Bulls to three more championships. (Ben Van Hook/SI)
GALLERY: Michael Jordan playing baseball
SI VAULT: Baseball beyond Jordan’s grasp (3.14.94)
Fifteen-month old Grant Hill helps decorate the family Christmas tree in this Dec. 1973 photo. Also pictured are Grant’s father, Calvin, who was nursing a dislocated elbow and mother, Janet. (AP)
GALLERY: Athletes and their Wives & Girlfriends: ’70s Edition
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson battle for position during Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals. (Manny Millan/SI)
SI VAULT: Lakers finally beat Celtics and capture championship (6.17.85)
SI VAULT: Larry and Magic were best of foes during 13-year rivalry (12.14.92)
GALLERY: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Larry Bird
GALLERY: Magic Johnson: The College Years
