1 pick isn’t going to get knocked out in the first round by a Cinderella team.
The Oilers would go on to win the game, as well as the gold medal in Berlin.
Alcindor rejected the NCAA’s explanation, suggesting the ban was more rooted in racism.
“When you look at it … most of the people who dunk are Black athletes.”
And its popularity continues to grow.
The most-viewed video related to slam dunks features basketball great Michael Jordan.
