J. He first showed his rim-rattling prowess in the ABA. Then, when the league merged with the NBA in 1976, Erving showcased his talents on a grander scale. After winning a championship with the ...

The younger Gasol was also a three-time NBA All-Star who made his bread and butter with stellar rim protection. He was an instrumental piece in the Grizzlies’ exciting runs in the early 2010s.

For a moment, time appeared to stop Thursday night during the Eastern Conference clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Early in the third quarter, Cavaliers ...

In his postgame media session, Bickerstaff provided a major endorsement for Stewart as an All-NBA defender. “It’s hard not to put him in that category in our mind. He’s an elite rim protector.

The Knicks are currently ranked 19th in the NBA for defensive rating. If Thibodeau’s team is going to contend for a championship this season, they must figure out how to shore up their rim ...