"Dr. J with his big old afro jumping from the foul line" - Kobe Bryant reveals what inspired him to win the 1997 Dunk Contest as a rookie

No matter how many great dunkers have been throughout the league's history, like Vince Carter or Dominique Wilkins, Dr. J ...
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Ralph Sampson Declares Julius Erving the Greatest Player of All Time

Ralph Sampson didn’t hesitate when asked who the greatest player ever is — he went with Julius “Dr. J” Erving. Sampson ...
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Julius Erving Biography: The Story Of How Dr. J Became An NBA Icon

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 ...

"I'm like, 'Damn I'm standing near Dr.J,' then he hit me with an elbow" - Michael Cooper on when he received a harsh reality check to stop 'bromancing' in his first N…

For every player who steps into the NBA, inevitably comes a moment of awe — a realization that they are now competing against ...
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Julius 'Dr. J' Erving talks education, change and mentorship in visit to Lancaster

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 ...
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Basketball legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving visits Tucson for fireside chat with Bob Elliott

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 ...
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Dr. J/Julius Erving Released from Hospital; Set to Make ‘Full Recovery’

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 ...
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Dr. J opposes Kobe Bryant’s number being retired league-wide

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 ...
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NBA superstar Julius 'Dr. J.' Erving to speak in Lancaster in September; here's how to get tickets

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 ...
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Dr. J and Phyllis Newhouse on Building a Personal Brand Like a Boss

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 ...
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"Dr. J is a better person than he is a basketball player" - John Starks reflects on meeting his childhood idol Julius Erving

Almost every NBA player grows up idolizing someone — a larger-than-life figure who inspires them to chase the game’s highest stage. For former New York Knicks guard John Starks, that figure was none ...
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Julius Erving became the third leading scorer in history in 1985 after a horrible game: 'Passing Elvin could have come on a better night'

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 ...