Julius Erving’s star was ignited in the American Basketball Association, the league that ultimately couldn’t compete with the ...
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.
As a lawyer, Tarter did pro bono work to help get pensions for struggling former ABA players from the NBA. Tarter has been ...
The final ever game of the ABA saw Julius Erving (31 points 19 rebounds) and the Nets overcome a 22-point deficit to beat Denver in Game 6 and claim the last championship of the renegade league.
Unquestionably the greatest known athlete in UMass history, Julius Erving ... Following his collegiate playing days, Erving went on to be one of the greatest players in ABA and NBA history, led the ...
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 ...
While others played the game of basketball on the ground, Julius ... to guard Erving. That was it for the red, white and blue basketball. A month later, the NBA absorbed four ABA teams, including ...
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 ...
Coming out of UMass, Julius Erving was a megastar in the ABA, leading the New York Nets to two titles, in 1974 and 76. And his legend only grew when he joined the NBA in 1976, where his style ...
The Philadelphia 76ers are having one of their most underwhelming seasons after a promising offseason. With Joel Embiid and ...
Julius Erving is one of the best NBA (and ABA) players of all time. Fans don't get to hear from him much, but he recently did an interview with The Mark Jackson Show earlier this year (h/t HoopsHype).