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Julius Erving

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American basketball player (born 1950)

United StatesBasketball PlayersBorn 1950 · age 76
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Julius Winfield Erving II, commonly known by the nickname "Dr. J", is an American former professional basketball player. He helped legitimize the American Basketball Association (ABA), and was the best-known player in the league when it merged into the National Basketball Association (NBA) after the 1975-1976 season.

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Photos 9

Erving at UMass, c. 1970-71Erving at UMass, c. 1970-71Erving in 1974Erving in 1974Erving in 1976Erving in 1976Erving playing against the Atlanta Hawks in 1981Erving playing against the Atlanta Hawks in 1981Erving during his final season in 1987Erving during his final season in 1987Erving statue in South Philadelphia unveiled in January 1989Erving statue in South Philadelphia unveiled in January 1989Erving (top left) with other former NBA players visit the New York NBA Store in January 2005Erving (top left) with other former NBA players visit the New York NBA Store in January 2005

Teams 4

Philadelphia 76ers1976-1987
UMass Minutemen basketball1969-1971
Brooklyn Nets
Virginia Squires

Awards 10

1983All-NBA Team
1983J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
1983NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
1982All-NBA Team
1981NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1981All-NBA Team
1980All-NBA Team
1978All-NBA Team
1977NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
NBA Most Valuable Player Award

In their orbit 2

Connected to Julius 6

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1950 · age 76
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31 languages

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