While it fails to adequately delve into negatives off the court, it still offers an entertaining window into his. 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. Julius erving this was by far the hardest position to choose. J looking back at the career of pistol pete youtube. Julius erving stats, game logs, splits, and much more. 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. Photos julius erving, george gervin, baron davis stop by uncle drew popup shop in nola. Julius erving crushes the celtics after a rare larry bird choke at the free throw line. Cal basketball adds premed jules erving to their roster. The dignified, fulllength portrait is so tall that ervings head just fits under the peak of the threestory building. Remembering dave zinkoff, the colorful voice of the 76ers.
Julius erving, in full julius winfield erving ii, byname doctor j, born february 22, 1950, roosevelt, new york, u. The naismith memorial basketball hall of fame julius erving. J julius erving released from hospital after falling. During his era in the nba, hall of famer julius erving played with and against some of the greatest players in league history. He performed a crossover to blow by multiple defenders and seemingly glided to the hoop with ease. Shop the trendiest selection of julius erving apparel that will guarantee you show up at the next 76ers game with the ideal combination of team spirit and fashion. A competition that stretches back to the 1960s, the. The doctor, a new documentary about julius erving, premiers monday on nba tv. Julius erving believes kareem deserved more respect, says. Today, erving is a senior vice president of the orlando magic. J was named to the 50 greatest players in nba history list in 1996. Julius erving for the win for the win what fans are. 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.
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. John papanek, attempting to explain julius ervings greatness. Julius erving was born in hempstead new york in 1950. Jun 11, 20 by the time i was old enough to start watching basketball, julius erving was in the twilight of his career. What nobody ever talks about with pete maravich is that hes a big guy. Brown erving got married to the famous nba player on february 10, 1974, they had four children together cheo s. J reveals how he got his nickname, why hes partial to. J erving drairj coach stanley shepheard 108 videos. Julius erving iphone cases and covers are available in soft, skin, snap, tough, and wallet styles.
Vince carter, julius erving, michael jordan, kobe bryant and dominique wilkins pose for a portrait, during the 2007 nba allstar weekend. J erving, is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of his era. One of the nbas first superstars julius erving s high flying hard powered style brought the nba and basketball to levels previously unheard of. 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.
If not the greatest basketball player of all time, julius erving was the first and best at bringing the playground to the pro game. 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. Jul 29, 2017 jules is the son of legendary philadelphia 76er julius erving a. As many know, utley was once a guest star in its always sunny in philadelphia and is admired by mcelhenneys character, mac. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. J erving, winner of 3 championships, 4 mvp awards,5th highest scorer in pro basketball history 30,026 points and the only player. There was no extreme standout, but there were a few legendary players who were all on approximately the same level. Regarded as one the greatest and most influential basketball players of all time, erving helped legitimize the american basketball. The definitive biography of basketball genius julius erving the icon who transcended his sport and defined an era. Julius erving could jump, run, shoot, score, dunk, play defense, rebound, and fill arena seats everywhere he played. 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.
Julius winfield erving ii born february 22, 1950, commonly known by the nickname dr. 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. He scored over 30,000 points during his career in the aba and the nba. The evolution of sneakers and basketball, told by the nba. Beats become the official headphones of the nba cult of mac. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. J or simply, the doctor, erving was an awesome above the rim athlete and a master of airborne moves, dunks and rebounds. The crossover into business program for williams can be used for any field of interest. We didnt know if his body would take the pounding that we knew he would have to. 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. His style on and off court is legendary and the new dr. 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. For most of his life, julius erving has been two men in one.
The official home of the philadelphia 76ers on youtube. He grew up in a housing project, the son of a single mother, with two siblings. All cases and covers have highquality prints that wont fade. First on the list, 197778 topps basketball brings a colorful, yet still lowkey julius erving card. J julius erving was added to the 1977 sixers team in the lastest nba 2k14 roster update. Julius erving career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba, aba, and ncaa. 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. 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.
Julius erving basketball jerseys, tees, and more are at the official online store of the nba. We have 1 answer for the clue julius erving s nickname. 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. 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. Allen iverson similar to isaiah thomass shot analysis.
Js game of inyourface hoops appealed to everyone and he made the game cool to play and fun to watch. Top 10 julius erving cards the cardboard connection. The dignified, fulllength portrait is so tall that erving s head just fits under the peak of the threestory building. 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.
Chase utley fires up eagles fans with kaitlin olson, rob. Dorys madden is nba legend the doctor julius ervings. J, the cool, acrobatic showman whose flamboyant dunks sent him to the hall of fame and turned the act of. A family affair by kevin negandhi philadelphia 76ers. 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. 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. 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. It ll be interesting to see if theres a crossover in the promotion. His father having left when he was three his mother remarried, and.
Find the latest in julius erving merchandise and memorabilia, or check out the rest of our nba basketball gear for the whole family. It was the crossover game allen oneoneone against michael. These are pc only screensavers, please contact me if you would be interested in purchasing them for the mac. Millsaps teaching sunday school at shiloh baptist church in. Ivory latta and elizabeth williams go from balling to harvard. J, he is an nba hall of fame guardforward known for his highflying, abovetherim plays. Julius erving gear is heavily stocked for men, women and youth so any sized fan can get their perfect fit. 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. But dave zinkoff was as much a part of 76ers lore as allen iverson, julius erving, wilt chamberlain and darryl dawkins. J erving, the afrobearing high flyer that revolutionized the game in the 70s and 80s.
In retirement, erving has embarked on numerous successful business ventures including owning a cocacola bottling plant and a nascar team. The wnba players are two of the first to participate in program that helps prepare. He played forward and was noted for his fast breaks, balletic leaps toward the basket, and climactic slam dunks. He was an mvp in two professional leagues during the 1970s and 80s. As charles barkley turns 50, his 76ers story revisited. The julius erving golf classic is a three day experience honoring nba icon julius dr j erving through basketball, lifestyle and golf. 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. 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 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.
And as you see from the quote, another great player in magic couldnt even bash the doctor. J, was a wizard with the basketball, performing feats the world had never seen before. 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. Jules is the son of legendary philadelphia 76er julius erving a. Basketball rim basketball legends basketball pictures college basketball basketball players street basketball basketball movies basketball drawings bryant basketball.
Julius erving jerseys, julius erving shirts, basketball. One of basketballs first true superstars, erving is. By the time i was old enough to start watching basketball, julius erving was in the twilight of his career. J julius erving tribute video from vhs given away at his last home game. Nov 01, 2017 julius erving will be at the nassau coliseum this weekend, where he was once a sensation with the a. Jun 08, 20 the doctor, a new documentary about julius erving, premiers monday on nba tv. Slam magazine, cbs, and usa today hss have all wrote on the prospect of jules erving. In the early 1970s, when erving burst onto the national scene with the american basketball association virginia squires, he was a revelation. Julius erving and the loss of innocence liberty ballers. An interview with the last dance producer mike tollin josh hart has epic video game meltdown, totally destroys keyboard 2020 nba draft profile. Before michael, magic and larry, there was julius dr. 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. The city has seen basketball greats in wilt chamberlain, julius.
The autobiography, available now from harper collins. Julius erving was inducted in to the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in 1993. The card notes erving as an allstar and features an image of the star as he takes a breather on the bench. The experience showcases an 18 hole oncourse museum featuring signature moments in his legendary career. J studio host featured a look back on the career of pistol pete maravich. 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. He attended the university of massachusetts and averaged 26. Allen iversons legacy started with a crossover and a step back against michael jordan.
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