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Julius Erving, affectionately known as "Dr. J," is a former professional basketball player and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Julius Winfield Erving II
- Nickname: Dr. J
- Born: February 22, 1950
- Birthplace: Roosevelt, New York
- High school: Roosevelt High School
- Height: 6-7
- Weight 210 lbs
- College: University of Massachusetts
- Daughter [Alexandra Stevenson]] plays professional tennis
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Early Life
Julius Winfield Erving II was born in Roosevelt, New York, on February 22, 1950, and went on to attend Roosevelt High School. He continued his education at the University of Massachusetts. In 1972, Erving was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the twelfth pick in the NBA Draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Julius Erving -
Pro Career
In his career, Erving averaged 22 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.NBA.com: [1] He was elected the NBA most valuable player in 1981 and named five times to the All-NBA first team. Julius Erving was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. In 1996, Erving was honored as one of the fifty greatest players in NBA history. NBA.com: Complete Bio -
Julius Erving Timeline
- February 22, 1950: Born
- 1971: Played for Virginia Squires of the ABA
- 1973: Traded to New York Nets
- 1976: Won first ever Slam Dunk Contest
- 1976: Sold to the Philadelphia 76ers
- 1981: Won NBA MVP
- 1983: Won NBA Finals with Philadelphia 76ers
- 1988: Retired from NBA
- 1993: Inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
- 1996: Named one of NBA 50 greatest players of all-time
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Being a professional is doing all the things u love 2 do on the days when u don't feel like doing them - Julius Erving.
@sdevon | November 08, 2009 05:08 PM -
"Old boomerangs are hard to throw away" - Julius "Dr. J" Erving.
@claudedeuce | November 08, 2009 03:23 PM -
RT @AileenMcManamon "Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don't feel like doing them." - Julius Erving
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"Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don't feel like doing them." - Julius Erving
@AileenMcManamon | November 08, 2009 02:50 PM -
RT @FitnessbyBarb “If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.” --Julius Erving
@MillionFIT | November 07, 2009 11:58 AM
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Julius Erving Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Philadelphia 76ers | New Jersey Nets
- Basketball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-7
- Weight: 210
- Years Pro: 16
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