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  3. 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 ...

    • 1971–1987
    • Roosevelt (Roosevelt, New York)
    • UMass (1969–1971)
    • 1972: 1st round, 12th overall pick
  4. Apr 2, 2014 · Who Is Julius Erving? 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.

  5. Sep 13, 2021 · Widely regarded as the greatest player of his time, he is often considered to have been the main catalyst for the ABA-NBA merger in 1976. The 6-foot-7, 210-pound small forward also played...

  6. May 10, 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.

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  7. 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.

  8. 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...

  9. Apr 1, 2022 · After retiring from professional basketball, Julius Erving became a commentator for NBC and appeared in the feature film The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh. Julius Erving was one of the original athlete-businessman, his first contract with Converse was worth a then-unprecedented $20,000.

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