Tomoyo Chan
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In 1967, the NCAA banned the slam dunk, citing concerns over player safety and the perceived advantage it gave taller players, particularly Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (then known as Lew Alcindor). The ban lasted until 1976. 
Did You Know Slam Dunk Was Banned?
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supermax_thelion1
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It's wild to think that the NCAA actually banned the slam dunk for almost a decade! 
All because Kareem (then Lew Alcindor) was just that dominant. The idea of basketball without dunks seems unreal today, but it's a cool reminder of how much the game has evolved. 
All because Kareem (then Lew Alcindor) was just that dominant. The idea of basketball without dunks seems unreal today, but it's a cool reminder of how much the game has evolved. 