Julius Erving’s star was ignited in the American Basketball Association, the league that ultimately couldn’t compete with the ...

NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving hurt a lot of feelings with his thunderous dunk. There was one, however, that had stronger results than just a stare down. Erving ranked a slam over Hall of Famer ...

While he will be forever Dr. J -- a high-school teammate gave him the nickname Doctor and an ABA teammate added the initial, making it Dr. J -- he was born Julius Winfield Erving Jr. on Feb. 22 ...

During a period when the NBA was enjoying heightened prestige after the reign of Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, the ABA surged into prominence after the arrival of Julius Erving in 1971.

and the Soul of the Slam Dunk,” Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving’s career, particularly his move from the ABA’s New York Nets to the 76ers. “Magic in ...

Unquestionably the greatest known athlete in UMass history, Julius ... Erving set UMass records in scoring (1,370 points) and rebounding (1,049), in just two seasons. Following his collegiate playing ...

NBA.com's Shaun Powell on Erving: "Who was Dr. J? This was a question that mushroomed and soon demanded answers because a basketball world had become suspicious and curious about an ABA player ...

While he will be forever Dr. J -- a high-school teammate gave him the nickname Doctor and an ABA teammate added the initial, making it Dr. J -- he was born Julius Winfield Erving Jr. on Feb. 22 ...

and the Soul of the Slam Dunk," Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving's career, particularly his move from the ABA's New York Nets to the 76ers. "Magic in the Air ...