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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. Julius Erving is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, known for his spectacular dunks and graceful style. He played in both the ABA and the NBA, winning three championships and four MVP awards. Explore his career stats, achievements, awards, and highlights on Basketball-Reference.com, the ultimate source for basketball data.

  3. Sep 13, 2021 · Julius Erving, the great and wondrous “Dr. 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 ...

  4. Jun 1, 2024 · Julius Erving (born February 22, 1950, Roosevelt, New York, U.S.) is an American collegiate and professional basketball player who was one of the most colourful and exciting figures in the game during the 1970s and ’80s. At 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 metres), Erving played forward and was noted for his fast breaks, balletic leaps toward the basket, and climactic slam dunks.

  5. Jan 25, 2022 · Except, Julius Erving got to the ball first, cutting in front of Cooper. Two dribbles later, Erving was just inside the free-throw line extended. Cooper, though, was timing his steps to be able to ...

  6. Apr 2, 2014 · Julius Erving helped the New York Nets win the ABA championship in 1974 and 1976, before switching to the NBA and joining the Philadelphia 76ers. In 1983 he helped lead the club to a world ...

  7. Feb 11, 2022 · Archive 75: Julius Erving. An influential figure on the game in several ways, Julius Erving won a 1983 NBA title in Philadelphia and was the face of the ABA.

  8. Julius Erving could jump, run, shoot, score, dunk, play defense, rebound, and fill arena seats everywhere he played. "Dr. J's" game of in-your-face hoops appealed to everyone and he made the game cool to play and fun to watch. During his 16 scintillating seasons in both the ABA and NBA, Erving redefined the forward position.

  9. Julius Erving is known as one of the greatest and most influential players ever. “Dr. J’s” style of play changed the game. His high-flying moves and all-around play set him apart as he was ...

  10. Unquestionably the greatest known athlete in UMass history, Julius Erving, known simply to the world as "Dr. J," played basketball for two seasons under legendary head coach and fellow UMass Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jack Leaman from 1969-71. During his two seasons, Erving averaged an astounding 26.3 points and 20.2 rebounds per contest.