"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 ...

Julius Erving ... For a player like Erving, success wasn't confined to individual accolades or team championships. It was about how he carried himself and inspired others. Dr. J's influence ...

When I got my first red white and blue ABA basketball at age 8, I wanted fly through the air like Julius “Dr J” Erving. A mix of class, style, and basketball. A living iconic legend.

Unquestionably the greatest known athlete in UMass history, Julius Erving, known simply to the world as "Dr. J," played basketball for two seasons under legendary head coach and fellow UMass Athletics ...

Dr. J joked that Kawhi now plays once in every four ... it has drawn criticism from fans and old-timers. Erving was a 16-time All-Star who played in nearly every NBA game during his career ...

Julius Erving had a huge performance in Game 1 of the Finals, scoring 45 points, including the game winner at the buzzer!

"Dr. J", Julius Erving!" Join us in wishing a Happy 75th Birthday to 16x All-Star, 1980-81 NBA MVP, 2x ABA champion, 1982-83 NBA champion and 75th Anniversary Team member... "Dr. J", Julius Erving!