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On YouTubeNBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 9
Michael Jordan Willingly Passed NBA Torch To Rising Star In Mid-1990s
When Michael Jordan entered the NBA, he was pegged as the next superstar. He took the torch from the likes of Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Julius Erving during the 1980s and `90s with the Chicago Bulls.
NBA News / The SportsRush / July 4
John Salley Reveals How He Taught Kobe Bryant an Important Lesson Using Julius Erving’s Blowout 1-on-1 Loss to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Due to the now classic Michael Beasley 1-on-1 against Lance Stephenson, the recent surge in popularity of Tracy McGrady’s Ones Basketball League (OBL), and the 1-on-1 challenges made to former NBA player Lou Williams, the global basketball community has never spoken more collectively (at least online) about Streetball’s favorite format.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 23
YouTube Gold: A Love Letter To Dr. J 
This is a fun sports documentary if you have the time to watch. Most of us are familiar with Julius Erving if only by reputation. He had a relatively short ABA career before moving to the NBA when the leagues merged.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia 76ers News / Fastbreak on SI / June 16
76ers Legend Julius Erving Makes Shocking Joel Embiid Statement
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most iconic franchises in NBA history. That said, the franchise has been unable to win a title since the 1983 season (when Julius Erving was still on the roster).
Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper
Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / June 14
Julius Erving Extends an Offer a 76ers All-Star Shouldn't Refuse
April showers are supposed to bring May's flowers. The City of Brotherly Love didn't get that memo. April brought chilly weather, and May brought more rain than expected.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 5
Blazers Celebrating 48 Year Championship Anniversary
On June 5, 1977 the Trail Blazers beat the 76ers 109-107 to secure their only NBA Championship Noon, June 5, 1977. Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon.
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / June 3
NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal Makes Feelings Clear About Julius Erving
Julius Erving is one of the best NBA players of all time. Since he played so long ago (and spent his first five seasons in the ABA), the Philadelphia 76ers legend does not always get the credit he deserves.
NBA News / Duke Basketball Report / May 26
You Tube Gold: Earl the Pearl Monroe
Earl Monroe changed the NBA in a major way, paving the way for players like Julius Erving, Alan Iverson and Kyrie Irving. When he was at Wake Forest, Billy Packer took some guff for going over to Winston-Salem State to watch the Rams play.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 10
This Day in Nets History: Julius Erving Inducted Into the Basketball Hall of Fame
While the Brooklyn Nets begin their offseason after another losing season, fans can look back on the days of glory the franchise had, including May 10, 1993.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 9
YouTube Gold: The Greatest Players Of The ABA
A fun look back at an amazing era Back in the day, NBA types sneered at the ABA. It was too gimmicky, too flashy, too...not the NBA. Which was sort of the point.
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / April 26
76ers Legend Julius Erving Makes Touching Instagram Post
Despite retiring in 1987, NBA legend Julius Erving still remains one of the most popular players of all time. He has over 395,000 followers on Instagram.
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / April 19
NBA Legend Julius Erving Makes Heartfelt Instagram Post
Julius Erving was one of the first global superstars in basketball history. The Philadelphia 76ers legend spent 11 years in the NBA (after an incredible five-year run in the ABA).
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 14
Scottie Pippen ‘thought about asking’ Julius Erving to present him into Hall of Fame before ultimately going with Michael Jordan: ‘There really was no other choice, so what if Michael and I weren’t best friends?’
NBA legend Scottie Pippen “thought about asking” Julius Erving to present him into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. However, Pippen
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / March 16
Detroit Pistons Reveal NBA Legend’s Visit Before Thunder Matchup
Recently, a young Detroit Pistons team landed some words of wisdom from the NBA legend Julius Erving. As the Pistons prepared for their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, the social team shared photos from Erving’s visit to the training facility in Michigan.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / January 20
A Julius Erving Poster Dunk Led To Two Hall Of Famers Not Speaking For A Decade
NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving hurt a lot of feelings with his thunderous dunk. There was one, however, that had stronger results than just a stare down.
Chicago Bulls News / Basketball Network / December 10
Julius Erving explained why Horace Grant never became a superstar: 'In terms of improving his game, he wasn't hearing it'
Julius Erving found out what was holding Grant back from breaking out into a superstar.
San Antonio Spurs News / Basketball Network / December 2
Julius Erving explained why he was a big San Antonio Spurs fan: 'I always admired the way Tim Duncan played'
Julius Erving played all of his 11 NBA seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. So it's no surprise that, long after his retirement, Erving still has an affinity for his former team and is a big fan of theirs.
NBA News / Basketball Network / November 29
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 he achieved it on a different night.
NBA News / Basketball Network / November 17
Julius Erving when asked if he could still dunk in his 70s: 'My last dunk was at 63, I'm dunking donuts now'
Julius Erving is one of the greatest players to ever play basketball. As one of the first superstars in the sport, he revolutionized the game with his acrobatic shots and creative dunks.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / November 6
Vintage Converse Commercial Featuring Julius Erving Resurfaces
Michael Jordan and LeBron James are among the biggest shoe salesmen in NBA history. But before both of them, there was Julius "Dr. J" Erving. He was one of the first players to have a shoes endorsement.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 11
Julius Erving Claims He Did The Free-Throw Line Dunk Before Michael Jordan
Julius Erving spoke in an interview with Rob Lepelstat of Clutch Points recently. They discussed his time in the ABA when he played for the Nets and took part in the 1976 ABA All-Star game, where he performed a dunk from the free-throw line.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / February 8, 2024
Julius Erving selects his top five greatest players of all time, excludes Michael Jordan, LeBron James
Julius Erving was a basketball megastar in his prime during the 1970s and '80s. Many legends were deeply inspired by Dr. J, including the likes of Michael Jordan, among others.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / January 5, 2023
Watch: Dr. J's 'Rock the Cradle' slam dunk on 40th anniversary
In a league that has since given us Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, LeBron James, Blake Griffin and others, Dr. J's dunk still stands the test of time as perhaps the best of the best.
Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / November 8, 2022
Basketball legend doesn't think Kyrie Irving will lose NBA career
Whether it's with the Brooklyn Nets or another NBA team, Hall of Famer Dr. J -- Julius Erving -- believes that Kyrie Irving is going to get another shot in the NBA.
Julius Erving: Career retrospective
The high-flying dunker revolutionized the art form into what it is today. The New York legend. The face of the ABA. An NBA champion. Julius “Dr. J.” Erving is a man of many titles. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the greatness that is Dr. J.
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