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  1. May 12, 2020 · While not often interviewed, Julius Erving's time in the ABA and NBA made his nickname, Dr. J, a household designation.

  2. Julius Winfield Erving II (born February 22, 1950), commonly known by the nickname Dr. J, is an American former professional basketball player.

  3. 4 days ago · Even judging solely by the popularity of Erving’s nickname today, it’s clear that the strategy worked wonders. In fact, as mentioned previously, the NBA legend is now known better by his moniker. For quite some time now, Julius Erving is referred to almost primarily as ‘Dr. J’, pretty much like how Earvin Jonson is almost universally known as Magic Johnson.

  4. Jan 28, 2022 · Julius Erving is commonly known as "Dr. J," but another nickname more adequately speaks to his importance to the sport of basketball.

  5. Nov 7, 2022 · Erving was “The Doctor” throughout his high school career and carried that nickname until college. But when he turned pro, Erving realized that several players already referred to themselves as “Doc,” “The Doctor,” and anything that implied the same character.

  6. Aug 30, 2016 · 119. 10K views 7 years ago. Make sure to subscribe to see Dr J's entire appearance at the Hall of Fame! A Hall of Famer from the class of 1993, Julius Erving stops by Center Court at the...

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  8. Sep 8, 2023 · As it turns out, the nickname "Dr. J" was given to Julius Erving by a team trainer, perhaps to avoid confusion since he was surrounded by plenty of other people called referred to simply as...