Julius Erving
Julius Erving
Julius Winfield Erving II, commonly known by the nickname Dr. J, is an American retired basketball player who helped popularize a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and playing above the rim. Erving helped legitimize the American Basketball Associationand was the best-known player in that league when it merged with the National Basketball Associationafter the 1975–76 season...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth22 February 1950
CityRoosevelt, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Hopefully this will stimulate the appearance of new talents in Brazil.
I'm here to watch the watch the champions and the would-be champions.
I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.
The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life - mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.
Goals determine what you are going to be
I pulled the plug on it at a time that I thought was right for me to exit.
My mom is one of 14 children. She's a great lady. She's a Taurus. Has been a profound influence in my life, still is to this day. Born in meager surroundings in rural South Carolina.
To be an innovator, you can't be worried about making mistakes.
You know, we always tried to rationalize by saying you take the good, you take the upside, you got to deal with the downside, you've to take the downside.
You know, just in terms of having to have a life on the road, you know, having the celebrity aspect be a burden for my family, friends and extended family.
LA Clippers should come to Louisville
I've always tried to tell myself that the work itself is the thing, that win, lose, or draw, the work is really what counts.
If you're not doing what is best for your body, you are the one who lose.
Goals determine what your going to be