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Julius Winfield Erving II (born February 22, 1950), 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.
Erving won three championships, four Most Valuable Player awards and three scoring titles with the ABA's Virginia Squires and New York Nets (now the NBA's Brooklyn Nets) and the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. During his 16 seasons as a player, none of his teams ever missed the postseason. He is the ninth-highest scorer in ABA/NBA history with 30,026 points (NBA and ABA combined). He was well known for slam dunking from the free-throw line in Slam Dunk Contests and was the only player voted Most Valuable Player in both the ABA and the NBA. The basketball slang of being posterized was first coined to describe his moves. In 1980, Erving was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 35th Anniversary Team. In 1993, Erving was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1994, Erving was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the 40 most important athletes of all time. In 2004, he was inducted into the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame. In both 1996 and 2021, Erving was again honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams, respectively.
Many consider him one of the most talented players in the history of the NBA; he is widely acknowledged as one of the game's best dunkers. While Connie Hawkins, "Jumping" Johnny Green, Elgin Baylor, Jim Pollard and Gus Johnson performed spectacular dunks before Erving's time, Erving brought the practice into the mainstream. His signature was the slam dunk, since incorporated into the vernacular and basic skill set of the game in the same manner as the crossover dribble and the no look pass. Before Erving, dunking was a practice most commonly used by the big men, usually standing close to the hoop, to show their brutal strength which was seen as style over substance, even unsportsmanlike, by many purists of the game; however, the way Erving utilized the dunk more as a high-percentage shot made at the end of maneuvers generally starting well away from the basket and not necessarily a show of force helped to make the shot an acceptable tactic, especially in trying to avoid a blocked shot. Although the slam dunk is still widely used as a show of power, a method of intimidation and a way to fire up a team and spectators, Erving demonstrated that there can be great artistry and grace in slamming the ball into the hoop, particularly after a launch several feet from that target.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Julius Erving (RARE JERSEY MATCH JULIUS ERVING AUTO Encased Scripted Signature Gold 6/10) was sold in September 2025 for $25,000.00 while the cheapest item (Julius Erving #22 Art Card Limited 10/50 Edward Vela Signed (Philadelphia 76ers)) found a new owner for $0.99 in November 2024. The month with the most items sold (97) was July 2026 with an average selling price of $145.00 for an autographed item of Julius Erving. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2026 with $299.49 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $10.20 was August 2008. In average, an autographed item from Julius Erving is worth $129.00.
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Latest News about Julius Erving
Vince Carter jersey retirement: Nets honor Hall of Famer with ceremony featuring (01/26/2025): Carter and Dr. J are two of seven Nets to have their jerseys retired 
Nets to retire Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey during 2024-25 season; Jason Kidd su (05/15/2024): Carter will be the seventh Nets player to have their jersey retired, joining the likes of Julius Erving Julius Erving snubs LeBron James in his list of the 10 greatest NBA players (07/30/2023): NBA legend Julius Erving doesn't think LeBron James deserves to be on his list of the 10 greatest basketball players yet. Julius Erving slams how Kevin Durant has 'hopped around' joining superteams (07/28/2023): During an interview released on Thursday, the NBA Hall of Famer disparaged Durant's career moves and lack of parity among teams in the league. Sixers legends Julius Erving, Bobby Jones weigh in on current team’s title chanc (03/21/2023): Philadelphia 76ers legends Julius Erving and Bobby Jones weigh in on the current team's chances at a title.
Older News Stories about Julius Erving
Julius Erving impressed by Tyrese Maxey, likes look of Sixers 'Bomb Squad' (01/2023): Julius Erving attended the Sixers Youth Foundation gala Thursday night and shared his perspective on the 2022-23 Sixers. By Noah Levick Joel Embiid passes Julius Erving for 4th most 30-point games for Sixers (12/2022): Joel Embiid passed Julius Erving for the fourth most 30-point games in the history of the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers legend Julius Erving chimes in on Nets’ Kyrie Irving situation (11/2022): Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving gave his thoughts on the situation surrounding Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving. Erving doesn't think it makes sense for NBA to retire Kobe's numbers (08/2022): Julius Erving shares why he believes the NBA shouldn't retire Kobe Bryant's numbers league-wide, off of the news of Bill Russell receiving that honor. Julius Erving says Nikola Jokic is the NBA MVP, not Joel Embiid (04/2022): Sixers Hall of Famer Julius Erving said he believes Nuggets star Nikola Jokic should be the MVP, not Joel Embiid. By Dan Roche Daily statistical milestones: Rajon Rondo moves past Julius Erving and more (02/2022): Here's your daily recap of movements in the all-time lists for scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals and three-pointers after yesterday's games. Rajon Rondo No. 47 in steals now Moved ahead of Julius Erving with 1,509 steals. He's now 10 away ... Julius Erving, aka Dr. J, talks about NBA life in the 1980s (01/2022): The public service ads and the public service involvement led to the commercial endorsements because people realized that the same guys, those same people doing public service ads could be good pitchmen, good spokesmen. Wall Street could see it just like anybody else and say, `This guy's pitching t Daily statistical milestones: Rudy Gobert moves past Julius Erving and more (12/2021): Here's your daily recap of movements in the all-time lists for scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals and three-pointers after yesterday's games. Mike Conley No. 45 in three-pointers now Moved ahead of Nicolas Batum with 1,395 three-pointers. ... Julius Erving says NBA players today are 'softer' than his era, explains why the (08/2021): Erving gives a measured take on the Ben Simmons situation in Philadelphia Dr. J latest NBA legend to receive COVID vaccine (02/2021): Julius Erving is the latest NBA legend to announce in a video that he has received the COVID-19 vaccine. Arizona’s Johnson wins inaugural Julius Erving Award (04/2015): Arizona freshman Stanley Johnson was named the winner of the inaugural Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award, presented by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, on Friday at ESPN's new College Basketball Awards Show at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Arizona’s Johnson Named Finalist for Julius Erving Award (03/2015): Fullerton, Calif., native is one of five finalists. Pic: Arizona Athletics SLAM x Julius Erving All-Star Interview Recap (02/2015): Watch Dr. J speak to SLAM about his career highlights, best dunks and how rings affect a player's legacy. The post SLAM x Julius Erving All-Star Interview Recap (VIDEO) appeared first on SLAMonline . Shaq Chooses Julius Erving When Asked To Decide Between Kobe And LeBron (08/2014): In one of the great moments in “Diner,” a movie filled with them, the guys... Julius Erving to represent Sixers at NBA draft lottery (05/2014): Hoping to add a stroke of luck to their 19.9 percent chance of winning the draft lottery this year, the Philadelphia 76ers will have Julius “Dr. J” Erving on hand for the annual draw on Tuesday evening in New York, the team announced on Monday. Roosevelt Street Renamed After NBA Star Julius Erving (11/2013): Erving was born in Hempstead and later starred for Roosevelt High School before turning to LI as the star of the New York Nets. Julius Erving: Braces Prevented Oral Sex, Led to Conception of Tennis Player Ale (10/2013): Orthodontic work meant a change of plans. Julius Erving documentary brings back memories of the time Dr. J lent a hand: Ma (06/2013): Mary Schmitt Boyer has a vivid memory of the night Dr. J let her trace his hand for a 1987 story. See how your hand matches up against Dr. J's. NBATV Presents: The Doctor (05/2013): NBATV is slated to releases a special on the story of NBA legend Julius 'Dr. J' Erving, so they offer up a short preview of 'The Doctor,' which airs on June 10th. Sixers' Doug Collins receives vote of confidence from Julius Erving (04/2013): PHILADELPHIA — If this is the end, or close to it, for Doug Collins’ tenure with the 76ers, at least he got a ringing endorsement from Julius Erving. Julius Erving, Crown Royal Launch “Reign On” Campaign (02/2013): Dr. J, Terrance J and 9th Wonder preview new campaign in Houston. GLS Announces Marketing Partnership With Julius Erving and Dr. J Enterprises (01/2013): GLS has entered into a marketing agreement with Julius Erving for the purpose of promoting the GLS brand as well as its sub-prime automotive finance products and services. Through this partnership Mr. ... Q+A: Julius Erving (08/2012): Dr. J and Converse—a perfect match. Hall of Famer Julius Erving talks current NBA at Humana Challenge (01/2012): Julius "Dr. J" Erving at Humana Challenge: Basketball Hall of Famer Julius "Dr. J" Erving talks about playing his second year at the Humana Challenge, formerly the Bob Hope. NBA's 76ers snap up Julius Erving items at auction (11/2011): PHILADELPHIA - Memorabilia from the famed career of Julius Erving will return to the city where he became a star as the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers announced on Monday the purchase of items at auction. Julius Erving, a.k.a. Dr. J denies memorabilia auction tied to lawsuit (10/2011): Julius Erving: Known on the hardwood as Dr. J, Erving told The Associated Press on Wednesday he's never been a "hoarder or collector," and plans to donate a portion of the auction proceeds to the Salvation Army. Julius Erving Not a Big Fan of Today’s NBA (04/2011): Dr. J tells the NY Times that he doesn’t enjoy watching the NBA today a heck of a lot, though he can often be seen doing promo work for the League: “Q. Do you enjoy watching games instead of playing? A. ‘I never sit down and watch a whole game from beginning to end.
