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Dunk

Sports

Cheering LeBron in Jalula

A former Ohio National Guardsman recalls being dunked on by LeBron James as a teenager — and how the James helped get him through the Iraq War.

Hugh Martin Grantland Jun 2014 15min Permalink

Sports

Learn to Dunk

A 42-year-old man with small hands and a dream.

Michael McKnight Sports Illustrated Jun 2015 Permalink