NBA legend Julius Erving told Rob Lepelstat of ClutchPoints that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is his GOAT over Michael Jordan and LeBron James. “At every level, high school, college and at the pros, he excelled in a way that no other, in my opinion, no other player did,” Erving said.
On Thursday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers had their season come to an end when they lost to the New York Knicks by a score of 118-115 in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
The Philadelphia 76ers need all the support they can get if they will successfully come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.
Dunking was once the most attractive part of basketball, as watching players glide through the skies to put a ball through a 10-foot hoop was mesmerizing to fans around the world. Many NBA stars became superstars because of their dunking prowess.
Julius Erving was a basketball megastar in his prime during the 1970s and '80s. Many legends were deeply inspired by Dr. J, including the likes of Michael Jordan, among others.
The Philadelphia 76ers NBA franchise got the gift of a true showman in October of 1976 when they acquired the standout small forward from the New York Knicks.
Ohio State forward Jamison Battle has earned a spot on the list of finalists for the Julius Erving Award. It honor celebrates the top small forward in college basketball.
Cal’s Jaylon Tyson, who leads the Pac-12 in scoring, was named one of 10 candidates for the Julius Erving Award, which goes to the nation’s top small forward.
Gonzaga Bulldogs senior forward Anton Watson was named one of 10 candidates for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year award. Watson is averaging a career-high 14.5 points on 58.9% shooting from the floor, including 40.6% on 3-point attempts.
The Philadelphia 76ers have had some of the most exciting players in NBA history that have changed the game.
In a thrilling culmination to the NBA’s first-ever In-Season Tournament, retired basketball legend Julius Erving, affectionately known as ‘Dr. J’ stole the spotlight during the showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers on Saturday in Las Vegas.
In an era of super teams, legend Julius Erving does not share the same liking to this movement as modern NBA Players. In reality, is Erving right? Erving did not hold anything back when asked about the new era of the NBA.
Julius Erving is an NBA champion, two-time ABA champion, NBA Most Valuable Player, three-time ABA MVP, 11-time NBA All-Star, five-time ABA All-Star, Hall-of-Famer and a member of every NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th and 75th).
NBA great Julius Erving has no problem with Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard wanting to chase a championship with the Miami Heat. Erving said Lillard earned that right by sticking it out in Portland for 11 years before deciding to move on.
Julius Erving is one of many old-school players who do not agree with the way superstars operate in the modern NBA, and the Hall of Fame forward feels one particular player has been a part of the problematic culture.
If you look closely, as an NBA fan, you will notice a constant but ugly trend amongst some of the biggest stars in the league. It's a trend that dates
It's hard to imagine now, but once upon a time, the NBA wasn't the only major basketball league in the States. The ABA was a real thing full of talented players, some of which even became NBA legends in the long run.
Erving, one of the greatest dunkers who ever lived, named the player he would most like to see in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
In a league that has since given us Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, LeBron James, Blake Griffin and others, Dr. J's dunk still stands the test of time as perhaps the best of the best.
Whether it's with the Brooklyn Nets or another NBA team, Hall of Famer Dr. J -- Julius Erving -- believes that Kyrie Irving is going to get another shot in the NBA.
The high-flying dunker revolutionized the art form into what it is today. The New York legend. The face of the ABA. An NBA champion. Julius “Dr. J.” Erving is a man of many titles. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the greatness that is Dr. J.
Entering Year 20, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has built one of the most impressive resumes in the history of the NBA. For all his accomplishments and accolades, James has firmly supplanted himself in the “GOAT” debate that fans love to have.
Now 71 years old, Erving enjoyed one of the most successful and influential basketball careers of all time.
The criticism of James as the pioneer of sorts of superteams is an interesting one.
NBA living legend Julius Erving turned 71 years old on Monday and had a little something extra to celebrate. As noted by the Associated Press (h/t ESPN), "Dr.
It’s Dr. J day around Philadelphia ahead of the Sixers’ game against the Brooklyn Nets. Earlier in the day, the team unveiled a Julius Erving sculpture at its practice facility in Camden, New Jersey.
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