Ralph Sampson didn’t hesitate when asked who the greatest player ever is — he went with Julius “Dr. J” Erving. Sampson ...

For every player who steps into the NBA, inevitably comes a moment of awe — a realization that they are now competing against ...

What similarities did Michael Jordan and Dr J have, whether it be energy or style of play… George Gervin: Energy and drive, you know? I mean, the drive was just in practice, they had the same drive as ...

Julius Erving, otherwise known as Dr. J, was the first “face” of the NBA. After dominating the ABA by winning two titles, “The Doctor” helped the Philadelphia 76ers win the 1983 NBA championship. Many ...

This September, CHI St. Joseph Children's Health will welcome a famous "doctor" to participate in its "Conversations about Healthy Communities" series next month. Julius "Dr. J" Erving, the NBA ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Julius "Dr. J" Erving made a house call to Palo Verde High School Thursday. The basketball legend came to Tucson for a fireside chat with Arizona great Bob Elliott. It all ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 16, 2014: Former NBA star Julius Erving, aka "Dr. J", at the 2014 ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre LA Live. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Jaguar PS) NBA legend Julius “Dr. J ...

Whew! It looks like Dr. J is gonna be OK. That’s good to know because ever since word spread that the good doctor had fallen ill Friday night while attending a Philadelphia 76ers game and had to taken ...

To create healthy communities, Julius “Dr. J” Erving didn't point to athletics or physical fitness as the most important components, as one may expect from a basketball legend and "doctor" of the ...

Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers 1985, Julius Erving racked up enough points to overtake Elvin Hayes third all-time leading scorer at the time. However, Erving admitted it could have been better had ...

But Julius Erving’s nickname didn’t just happen. It was a clapback from his high school buddy Leon Saunders, after Erving dubbed him “the Professor,” and it stuck until Erving went pro. You see, the ...

In the rich tapestry of NBA history, some names are immortalized in championship banners, Hall of Fame busts or highlight ...