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Julius Winfield Erving (born February 22, 1950 in
Roosevelt, New York), commonly known by the
nickname Dr. J, is an American basketball player
who helped launch the modern style of play that
emphasizes leaping ability and play above the
rim.

Erving was also instrumental in bringing
legitimacy to the now-defunct American Basketball
Association. While some players are considered to
be "the team", Dr. J. was considered "the
league." He was the main asset of the ABA when it
merged with the NBA after the 1976 season. He was
named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time
team.


Career

Erving played college basketball at the University
of Massachusetts, where he was one of only six
players in NCAA history to average more than 20
points and 20 rebounds per game.

He signed with the fledgling ABA in 1971, and
played with the Virginia Squires from 1971-73 and
the New York Nets from 1973-76. He then moved to
the NBA, where he played with the Philadelphia
76ers until his retirement in 1987. He was named
the NBA MVP in 1981, and led the 76ers to the NBA
Championship in 1983.

When he retired, Erving ranked in the top 10 in
scoring (third), most field goals made (third),
most field goals attempted (fifth) and most steals
(first). On the combined NBA/ABA scoring list,
Erving ranked third with 30,026 points.


Erving also introduced the dunk jumping off the
foul line. He executed this move in the 1976
All-Star Dunking Contest.