How Julius Erving Helped A Young Rookie Named Charles Barkley
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley entered the NBA with a built-in support system. When he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers, ...
Legend Julius Erving calls Mikal Bridges his current favourite NBA player
In a recent appearance at The Mark Jackson Show, legend Julius Erving revealed why Mikal Bridges is his favourite current ...
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"Dr. J" said playing against this rookie in the ABA Finals made him feel "like an elder statesman"
Julius Erving was the star of the 1976 ABA Playoffs, winning the postseason MVP award after averaging an impressive 34.7 points over 13 games and playing a crucial role in the New York Nets ...
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Dr. J operated above the rest
While others played the game of basketball on the ground, Julius Erving performed above it. When he went up in the air, he stayed there for long periods of time, seemingly an irresistible force of ...
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Where does Julius Erving rank among the greatest NBA players of all time?
Complex's Angel Diaz on Erving: "Dr. J was everyone’s Michael Jordan before Michael Jordan." "He helped the Sixers make the Finals during his first season in the modern NBA, but lost to Bill ...
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Julius Erving talks about the impact of playing at Rucker Park: "I got a nice rep from playing streetball and bringing streetball to the NBA"
Street basketball has been a cornerstone of urban culture for decades, with the legendary Rucker Park at its epicenter. Established in Harlem in the 1950s, the Rucker League became a proving ...
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'True sports icon' Julius Erving is coming to Tucson for speaking event
Basketball legend Julius Erving — also known as "Dr. J" — will be the next featured speaker in the African American Museum of Southern Arizona's "Fireside Chat" series.
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The Great Dr J
Coming out of UMass, Julius Erving was a megastar in the ABA, leading the New York Nets to two titles, in 1974 and 76. And his legend only grew when he joined the NBA in 1976, where his style ...
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Julius Erving said Scottie Pippen was better all-around player than Michael Jordan: 'Scottie is just more cognizant of the total package'
The greatest nod to Pippen's greatest was the recognition he received from his peers, and Julius Erving was especially vocal during Scottie's career.
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Julius Erving on GOAT debate: 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was always the guy standing in my way'
Mark Jackson: Do you have an answer if somebody asked you who is the greatest basketball player you’ve ever seen? Julius Erving: (…) As a pro you’re kind of conditioned to not put anybody ...
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Unquestionably the greatest known athlete in UMass history, Julius Erving, known simply to the world as "Dr. J," played basketball for two seasons under legendary head coach and fellow UMass Athletics ...
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Dr. J operated above the rest
While others played the game of basketball on the ground, Julius Erving performed above it. When he went up in the air, he stayed there for long periods of time, seemingly an irresistible force of ...