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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.
Apr 1, 2022 · February 22, 1950. 1970: Julius Erving, at age 18, enrolled at the University of Massachusetts in 1968 and became an immediate sensation. In two varsity college basketball seasons, he averaged more than 26 points a game. He became one of only six players to average more than 20 points and 20 rebounds per game in NCAA Men’s Basketball history.
Sep 13, 2021 · Julius Winfield Erving II was born on February 22, 1950, in Roosevelt, N.Y. He starred for Roosevelt High School, earning a reputation as a fundamentally sound (but not spectacular) player. Although the origins of his nickname remain unclear, the most common story has the moniker coming from a high school friend, who dubbed Erving “Doctor” because Erving called him “Professor.”
Feb 5, 2023 · Julius Erving was now an NBA champion. His resume as a basketball legend was now complete. “The Doctor” would play four more seasons before retiring after the 1986-87 season. Dr. J finished with career averages of 22.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game in his NBA career.
Complete career NBA stats for the Philadelphia 76ers Not Available Julius Erving on ESPN. Includes points, rebounds, and assists.
Feb 11, 2022 · Bob Gross and Bill Walton became forever fixtures in the Julius Erving film vault. Erving turned the corner in 1979-80. Fueled by a failure to beat the Blazers for an NBA championship, Erving averaged almost 27 points and delivered an epic season that helped Philly reach The Finals again. Along the way, Philadelphia embraced him and celebrated ...
Julius “Dr. J.” Erving is a man of many titles. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the greatness that is Dr. J. 1 of 25. Long Island legend. Erving with fellow 76ers legend Allen Iverson (2016).
