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"Believe me, I never said a word to Dr. J on the court" - Larry Bird admitted that he was terrified of trash-talking Julius Erving
He discusses how he developed a rivalry with Erving and admits to refraining from trash-talking Dr. J at the peak of his ...
Detroit Pistons Reveal NBA Legend’s Visit Before Thunder Matchup
Recently, a young Detroit Pistons team landed some words of wisdom from the NBA legend Julius Erving. As the Pistons prepared for their matchup against the Okl ...
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Dr. J operated above the rest
"No one has ever controlled and conquered the air above pro basketball like Julius Erving, the incomparable Dr. J," wrote Pete Axthelm in Newsweek. "The Doctor not only leaps and stays aloft ...
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NBA champion’s emotional message to legend Julius Erving on his 75th birthday: “I wanted to fly through the air like Dr. J.”
To this day, Erving remains the only player to have been voted MVP in both leagues - picking up the ABA MVP award three years running (1974-1976) and the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 1981.