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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 1975–1976 ...
High School: Roosevelt in Roosevelt, New York. Draft: Milwaukee Bucks, 1st round (12th pick, 12th overall), 1972 NBA Draft. NBA Debut: October 22, 1976 ABA Debut: October 15, 1971. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1993 ( Full List ) Career Length: 16 years. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Jan 25, 2022 · Erving is 19th on The Athletic’s list of the top 75 players of all time, with his place in basketball history clear. He won those two ABA titles along with his lone NBA title in Philly in 1983...
