For most of his life, julius erving has been two men in one. He scored over 30,000 points during his career in the aba and the nba. He played forward and was noted for his fast breaks, balletic leaps toward the basket, and climactic slam dunks. The card notes erving as an allstar and features an image of the star as he takes a breather on the bench. Julius erving, ray allen, and rasheed wallace spoke about the sneakers they wore during historic playoff moments, and how the nba is in the middle of an evolution. Julius erving career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba, aba, and ncaa. Julius erving and the loss of innocence liberty ballers. It ll be interesting to see if theres a crossover in the promotion. The dignified, fulllength portrait is so tall that ervings head just fits under the peak of the threestory building. His style on and off court is legendary and the new dr. The julius erving golf classic is a three day experience honoring nba icon julius dr j erving through basketball, lifestyle and golf. He was an mvp in two professional leagues during the 1970s and 80s. J reveals how he got his nickname, why hes partial to. We didnt know if his body would take the pounding that we knew he would have to.
Erving was one of the best allaround players to step out on the court. Such as michael jordan, his idol is julius erving, michael imitate his layup and dunking skills, so mj is very difficult to defend in the first several years. By the time i was old enough to start watching basketball, julius erving was in the twilight of his career. There is julius, the bright, inquisitive son of a long island domestic worker who has always wanted to be respected for more than just his athletic ability, and there is dr.
J is saying that his 1983 76ers team could beat these warriors julius erving, left, and moses malone hold the trophy after winning the nba championship in 1983. Chase utley fires up eagles fans with kaitlin olson, rob. He grew up in a housing project, the son of a single mother, with two siblings. These are pc only screensavers, please contact me if you would be interested in purchasing them for the mac. I told julius erving, i dont know if his back and knees are going to take it. Julius winfield erving ii born february 22, 1950, commonly known by the nickname dr. Julius erving becomes only the third pro basketball player to score 30,000 career points as he gets 38 in his last regular season home game, a 115111 philadelphia loss to the pacers. The crossover into business program for williams can be used for any field of interest.
J, he is an nba hall of fame guardforward known for his highflying, abovetherim plays. As many know, utley was once a guest star in its always sunny in philadelphia and is admired by mcelhenneys character, mac. The naismith memorial basketball hall of fame julius erving. Julius erving crushes the celtics after a rare larry bird choke at the free throw line. He attended the university of massachusetts and averaged 26. The evolution of sneakers and basketball, told by the nba. The city has seen basketball greats in wilt chamberlain, julius. The definitive biography of basketball genius julius erving the icon who transcended his sport and defined an era. But dave zinkoff was as much a part of 76ers lore as allen iverson, julius erving, wilt chamberlain and darryl dawkins. J studio host featured a look back on the career of pistol pete maravich.
Js game of inyourface hoops appealed to everyone and he made the game cool to play and fun to watch. Sixers josh richardson rates wilt chamberlains chestbaring fashion, julius erving s swag how matisse thybulles high school debut against zach lavine foreshadowed the future sixers talk podcast. John papanek, attempting to explain julius ervings greatness. The dignified, fulllength portrait is so tall that erving s head just fits under the peak of the threestory building. The experience showcases an 18 hole oncourse museum featuring signature moments in his legendary career. Beats become the official headphones of the nba cult of mac. J looking back at the career of pistol pete youtube. Cal basketball adds premed jules erving to their roster. Feb 17, 2017 known as one of the greatest nba players of all timeand the man who popularized the slam dunkjulius erving shares what he learned from 16 seasons of pro ball, and 30 years of post. Before michael, magic and larry, there was julius dr.
One of basketballs first true superstars, erving is. J, was a wizard with the basketball, performing feats the world had never seen before. J erving, is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of his era. All cases and covers have highquality prints that wont fade. Twitchell was known for his portraits, and he lobbied to paint basketball great julius erving in a business suit instead of a uniform to portray him more as a man and role model than simply another wellknown athlete. J was named to the 50 greatest players in nba history list in 1996. An interview with the last dance producer mike tollin josh hart has epic video game meltdown, totally destroys keyboard 2020 nba draft profile. Julius erving could jump, run, shoot, score, dunk, play defense, rebound, and fill arena seats everywhere he played. J erving, the afrobearing high flyer that revolutionized the game in the 70s and 80s.
Erving s scoop layup forever linked the pro leather to oncourt greatness, while the simple design has stood the test of time to become an offcourt favorite decades later. Jun 11, 20 by the time i was old enough to start watching basketball, julius erving was in the twilight of his career. Utley is still admired in philadelphia even though he hasnt worn phillies red since 2015 but just when you thought the eagles hype video was all you needed to get fired up, utley delivers a money moment which he did so often in this city. Julius erving defined the game of basketball wearing converse pro leather shoes during the golden age of the sport. Julius erving was inducted in to the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in 1993. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Allen iversons legacy started with a crossover and a step back against michael jordan. In the early 1970s, when erving burst onto the national scene with the american basketball association virginia squires, he was a revelation. His father having left when he was three his mother remarried, and. Nov 01, 2017 julius erving will be at the nassau coliseum this weekend, where he was once a sensation with the a. In retirement, erving has embarked on numerous successful business ventures including owning a cocacola bottling plant and a nascar team.
Julius erving basketball jerseys, tees, and more are at the official online store of the nba. Julius erving stats, game logs, splits, and much more. Given that we only received one version of erving he is still missing from the 1985 sixers team, i assume that his inclusion is really only for the purposes of myteam which. Julius erving was born in hempstead new york in 1950. Jules is the son of legendary philadelphia 76er julius erving a. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Julius erving for the win for the win what fans are. Erving helped legitimize the american basketball association aba and was the bestknown player in that league when it merged into the national basketball. Julius erving iphone cases and covers are available in soft, skin, snap, tough, and wallet styles. Basketball rim basketball legends basketball pictures college basketball basketball players street basketball basketball movies basketball drawings bryant basketball. Julius erving gear is heavily stocked for men, women and youth so any sized fan can get their perfect fit.
Allen iverson similar to isaiah thomass shot analysis. During his era in the nba, hall of famer julius erving played with and against some of the greatest players in league history. Erving born on november 22, 1972, then 39yearold julius w iii, 36yearold jazmin antiqua and cory marvin erving born in 1981 who drowned inside his car on july, 2000. J julius erving released from hospital after falling. Slam magazine, cbs, and usa today hss have all wrote on the prospect of jules erving. J erving, winner of 3 championships, 4 mvp awards,5th highest scorer in pro basketball history 30,026 points and the only player. J julius erving tribute video from vhs given away at his last home game. Jan 05, 2018 hall of famer julius erving is out of the hospital after he fell ill at friday nights 76ers game and expected to make a full recovery. Julius erving believes kareem deserved more respect, says. The autobiography, available now from harper collins. Ivory latta and elizabeth williams go from balling to harvard. Julius erving is an american retired basketball player who helped popularize a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and playing above the rim in his career at the aba and the nba.
The wnba players are two of the first to participate in program that helps prepare. Today, erving is a senior vice president of the orlando magic. 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. During his 16 scintillating seasons in both the aba and nba, erving redefined the forward position. He played in both the aba and the nba and was one of the first players to use dunking extensively in his game and make it an art form. Dorys madden is nba legend the doctor julius ervings. Julius erving wouldnt have fathered tennis player alexandra stevenson, 32, if her mother hadnt gotten braces on her teeth, the hall of fame basketball player writes in his new autobiography.
Top 10 julius erving cards the cardboard connection. Jun 08, 20 the doctor, a new documentary about julius erving, premiers monday on nba tv. Regarded as one the greatest and most influential basketball players of all time, erving helped legitimize the american basketball. It was the crossover game allen oneoneone against michael. J julius erving was added to the 1977 sixers team in the lastest nba 2k14 roster update. Julius erving this was by far the hardest position to choose. While it fails to adequately delve into negatives off the court, it still offers an entertaining window into his. Julius erving jerseys, julius erving shirts, basketball.
We have 1 answer for the clue julius erving s nickname. Erving, who hosts the annual julius erving golf classic at the ace club in lafayette hill, took tristate players wells and mike james golfing when the big3 visited philadelphia. J or simply, the doctor, erving was an awesome above the rim athlete and a master of airborne moves, dunks and rebounds. The official home of the philadelphia 76ers on youtube. If not the greatest basketball player of all time, julius erving was the first and best at bringing the playground to the pro game. Julius erving, in full julius winfield erving ii, byname doctor j, born february 22, 1950, roosevelt, new york, u.
J, the cool, acrobatic showman whose flamboyant dunks sent him to the hall of fame and turned the act of. Millsaps teaching sunday school at shiloh baptist church in. J erving drairj coach stanley shepheard 108 videos. The 76ers and celtics are set to face off in the second round of the nba playoffs, which brings up old memories of their historical rivalry. Vince carter, julius erving, michael jordan, kobe bryant and dominique wilkins pose for a portrait, during the 2007 nba allstar weekend. Brown erving got married to the famous nba player on february 10, 1974, they had four children together cheo s.
We look at how julius ervings game and persona evolved during the late 1970s and early 1980s years with the philadelphia 76ers, where they reached the nba finals three times before finally. And as you see from the quote, another great player in magic couldnt even bash the doctor. Tracy mcgradys idol is anfernee hardaway, t mac learn from pennys low elbow 3point shooting skills and evolved, then tracy become a long shot master. Photos julius erving, george gervin, baron davis stop by uncle drew popup shop in nola. There was no extreme standout, but there were a few legendary players who were all on approximately the same level. He performed a crossover to blow by multiple defenders and seemingly glided to the hoop with ease. Find the latest in julius erving merchandise and memorabilia, or check out the rest of our nba basketball gear for the whole family. Julius erving breaks down his legendary fight with larry bird in november of 1984, an earlyseason game between eastern conference powerhouses ended in an allout brawl between two of the best.
One of the nbas first superstars julius erving s high flying hard powered style brought the nba and basketball to levels previously unheard of. A family affair by kevin negandhi philadelphia 76ers. The doctor, a new documentary about julius erving, premiers monday on nba tv. J, is an american retired basketball player who helped popularize a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and playing above the rim in his career at the aba and the nba. What nobody ever talks about with pete maravich is that hes a big guy. A competition that stretches back to the 1960s, the. First on the list, 197778 topps basketball brings a colorful, yet still lowkey julius erving card. J erving is perhaps the player most symbolic to the organization and still a face that is graciously seen in the stands to this day. As charles barkley turns 50, his 76ers story revisited.
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