Julius Erving (born February 22, 1950), commonly known by the nickname Dr. J, is an American retired basketball player who helped popularize a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and playing above the rim. source
Julius Erving (born February 22, 1950), commonly known by the nickname Dr. J, is an American retired basketball player who helped popularize a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and playing above the rim.
Julius Erving won three championships, four Most Valuable Player Awards, and three scoring titles with the ABA's Virginia Squires and New York Nets . source
Julius Erving won three championships, four Most Valuable Player Awards, and three scoring titles with the ABA's Virginia Squires and New York Nets .
Julius Erving is the sixth-highest scorer in ABA/NBA history with 30,026 points (NBA and ABA combined). source
Julius Erving is the sixth-highest scorer in ABA/NBA history with 30,026 points (NBA and ABA combined).
Julius Erving was well known for slam dunking from the free throw line in slam dunk contests and was the only player voted Most Valuable Player in both the ABA and the NBA. source
Julius Erving was well known for slam dunking from the free throw line in slam dunk contests and was the only player voted Most Valuable Player in both the ABA and the NBA.
Julius Erving was inducted in 1993 into the Basketball Hall of Fame and was also named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time team. In 1994. source
Julius Erving was inducted in 1993 into the Basketball Hall of Fame and was also named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time team. In 1994.
Julius Erving was was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the 40 most important athletes of all time. In 2004. source
Julius Erving was was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the 40 most important athletes of all time. In 2004.
Many consider Julius Erving one of the most talented players in the history of the NBA; he is widely acknowledged as one of the game's best dunkers. source
Many consider Julius Erving one of the most talented players in the history of the NBA; he is widely acknowledged as one of the game's best dunkers.
was Many consider Julius Erving one of the most talented players in the history of the NBA; he is widely acknowledged as one of the game's best dunkers. source
was Many consider Julius Erving one of the most talented players in the history of the NBA; he is widely acknowledged as one of the game's best dunkers.
In 1972-73 Julius Erving had another strong season, leading the league with 31.9 points-per-game (PPG). That year he also made the league’s All-Star First Team, source
In 1972-73 Julius Erving had another strong season, leading the league with 31.9 points-per-game (PPG). That year he also made the league’s All-Star First Team,
The Sixers then decided to offer to buy Julius Erving's contract for $3 million. source
The Sixers then decided to offer to buy Julius Erving's contract for $3 million.
Julius Erving new jersey number 6 would derive from the $6 million paid by the Philadelphia 76ers; it also matched the team nickname "Sixers". source
Julius Erving new jersey number 6 would derive from the $6 million paid by the Philadelphia 76ers; it also matched the team nickname "Sixers".
Julius Erving retired in 1987 at the age of 37. "A young Julius Erving was like Thomas Edison. source
Julius Erving retired in 1987 at the age of 37. "A young Julius Erving was like Thomas Edison.
Julius Erving is the father of American tennis player Alexandra Stevenson. source
Julius Erving is the father of American tennis player Alexandra Stevenson.
Julius Erving earned his bachelor's degree in 1986 through the University Without Walls. source
Julius Erving earned his bachelor's degree in 1986 through the University Without Walls.
Julius Erving joined the front office of the Orlando Magic as Vice President of RDV Sports and Executive Vice President. source
Julius Erving joined the front office of the Orlando Magic as Vice President of RDV Sports and Executive Vice President.