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  1. Julius Winfield Erving II (born February 22, 1950), commonly known by the nickname Dr. J, is an American former professional basketball player. Erving helped legitimize the American Basketball Association (ABA), and he was the best-known player in that league when it merged into the National Basketball Association (NBA) after the ...

  2. Sep 13, 2021 · Julius Erving, the great and wondrousDr. J,” was the dominant player of his era and an innovator who changed the way the game was played. He was a wizard with the ball, performing feats...

  3. Julius Erving, also known as Dr. J, is a Hall of Fame small forward and shooting guard who played in the NBA and ABA. See his career stats, awards, records, and more on Basketball-Reference.com.

    • February 22, 1950
  4. Jun 1, 2024 · Julius Erving, American collegiate and professional basketball player who was one of the most colorful and exciting figures in the game during the 1970s and ’80s. He played forward and was noted for his fast breaks, balletic leaps toward the basket, and climactic slam dunks.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  5. Apr 2, 2014 · Hall of Fame basketball forward Julius Erving, or "Dr. J," was an acrobatic player in the NBA and ABA. His dunks and graceful play helped change the game.

  6. Feb 10, 2022 · Legends profile: Julius Erving. An influential figure on the game at large, Julius Erving won a 1983 NBA title in Philadelphia and was the face of the ABA as well.

  7. Jan 25, 2022 · Erving, whose improvisational artistry thrilled a generation of fans, won the 1983 NBA title with the 76ers and was the face of the ABA too.