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76ers Legend Julius Erving Reveals His 10 Greatest NBA Players Of All Time
Apr 14, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers former player Julius Erving speaks with the media before game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 1982-83 championship team. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Julius Erving is one of the most iconic players in NBA history.

Despite keeping a relatively low profile, he still posts regularly on social media (and is a coach in The BIG3).

Several years ago, Erving did an interview with Joy De’Angela.

In the interview, Erving revealed his ten greatest players of all time.

Via @Fullcourtpass: "Julius Erving 10 greatest NBA players of all time

Bill Russell
— Michael Jordan
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Wilt Chamberlain
Oscar Robertson
Jerry West
Elgin Baylor
— Tiny Archibald
Magic Johnson
Karl Malone"

Many people reacted to his list (in no order).

@bron23xgoat: "NBA is the only league in history where old heads hate everything about new generation"

@JustotheHooper: "Considering he’s one of the greatest players of all time and played in the 70s and 80s nothing about this list surprises me"

@yumsanwhich: "What's his criteria? Who his favorite is?"

@HanaHoops: "All old heads "

@PopovicBrandon: "Ah yes bc the game hasn’t evolved since he played bro who takes this dudes opinions seriously"

@neekojenkins: "Great list"

@vSwungo: "Tiny archibald"

Erving played five ABA seasons (and won two titles) before joining the NBA.

He spent all 11 years of his (NBA) career with the Philadelphia 76ers.

They won the 1983 NBA Championship over Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Via NBA History (on May 11): "45 years ago today...

Julius Erving brought out this ICONIC circus finish in Game 4 of the 1980 NBA Finals"


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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