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The ABA had many great basketball players, who could live at the 3 point line in the NBA today. Louie Dampier put up numbers and statistics had held up well to Steven Curry. Yes Curry had a rival, shooting from 3 from 1967 to 1976. The merger with the ABA saved the NBA. Made the NBA much better. 1976 to Larry Bird and Magic Johnson was only 3 seasons.
I remember him during my growing years. He was part basketball player, part acrobat and ballet dancer with extreme skills and court intuition. DR j operated like no other. I consider him the best NBA player in history decades after retirement. Dr j is still the bomb 💣.
The Icon *Julius "Dr. J" Irving* a Legend who saved the NBA on a global scale with ABA/NBA merger. *Before Nike there was CONVERSE!* The NBA was on the brink of collapse then he showed up, *another GOAT of the game* because it's more than 1. *The Doctor is in, prepare for surgery!*
"For 20 years,...I have been making my rounds in these (showing Converse )... Converse! ...light on the Fast Break!, Strong when you set a Pick!,...and in Rebounding, no shoe protects you better than Converse..., So when people ask me for my advice on how to improve their game?..."I always say.....Take 2 of these..., and call me in the morning". Dr. J Converse commercial . :-)
I've been watching and playing basketball since the early 70's...Even to THIS day, if, let's say, I can only buy one ticket, with my last dollar, to watch ANY player thru out the history of basketball, and watch him play in their prime...it would be Dr.J...Not Wilt, not Jordan, not Magic, not Bird, not Lebron, not Kobe, not Curry, not Durant, not anyone else..but only Dr J.. I'm old enough to witness, to see ( tho not in person ) all the greats from the early 70's to this day...I"ve seen magic, bird, jordan and so on of their rookies days till they retired, but STILL, Dr J would be the one I'd spend my last dollar on to watch him play live...The man the player was truly special, and truly inspirational. And he has THEE most iconic moniker ( Dr J ) in all of sports, not just in basketball, imo..
Awesome way of saying , from a fan a player who has been there from the early 70's, you got it, couldn't say it better myself, well said, you get it, you felt the fire, congratulations , and well said. I am with you on this one. I was that kid spending my last $ to see The Doctor's last game.
If ABA stats will be honored (which is long overdue), Dr. J (including Gilmore, Issel, Gervin, and a few more) greatness will be credited further. He belongs to the Legends among Legends. Points 30,026 (24.2 ppg) Rebounds 10,525 (8.5 rpg) Assists 5,176 (4.2 apg)
he had it all, the dude! cool, grace, dynamic, creative, intelligent, you can go on. By far my favourite player of all time. Met him at a casual restaurant in Malibu in 1991. legend.
@@briandavidson1946 exactly, I'm fed up with all that Jordan before Jordan crap how much Jordan's figure had damaged the game? and it still damaging it, it's unbearable and appalling
Before Jordan, the Dr was that guy. He elevated the game to another level in terms of creativity. Jordan emulated what the Dr did & then took it to another level.
Literrally a great player and person. Back in the late 70's on a rainy day in Center city Phildelphia he gave my Mom a ride home, so she did not have to wait for the septa bus and get soaked. He was one of the nicest person to take time to do the kindest things.
Never heard a bad word said about Julius Erving. Met him a few times(He was on the way to the Spectrum) and was a really nice guy to fans... Philly fans, that are hard to like....lol.
I can vouch for him giving his time. I saw him play once in atlanta and he stayed until everyone who wanted to shake his hand or get an autograph got it. Also offering his address to a fan to send his converse Dr J shoes to be signed. Simply the best.
Great Story Isaiah, and boy those guys could play! Also, Doc was an excellent defender, folks don't think..., Doc often was playing the other teams best player on D. Whether it be Cooper Magic or Jamal, the Doc operated on both sides of the court, and as his skills diminished, , he adjusted his game to be more of a roll player , embracing "less is more" Excellent free throw shooter in the clutch . 1983 Chps, A key to any great Legendary player, making your Teammates better, and he did , on and off the court. The Best players wear #6.
Amazingly, I got to see him play 3 times in the NBA, including a playoff game. Each game he did things that the english language is challenged for adjectives and adverbs to describe it. He took a shot to the head from Mike Bantam of the ABA/NBA Indiana Pacers. Instead of fighting, he scored the next 14 points in a row, and just punished Indiana. In that stretch he made a shot I still struggle to begin to describe it. For STREET BALL, he taught us that you don't fight a guy for a cheap shot or dirty play. You let your game punish the opponent. That is something I never forgot, for the game was more physical then, because of league rules. Let your game punish an opponent for a cheap shot, not your fists.
I grew up watching the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association. Dr. Julius Erving was a great basketball player, that you did not want to see play your home team. He could singlehandedly take over a game. He was at his very best in the ABA, and the ABA players seemed to dominate the NBA following the Merger. The numbers from the American Basketball Association should be included in the NBA record books, including the numbers for the 3 point shot, which existed the entire length of the existence of the ABA. Louie Dampier was a Stephen Curry class marksman, and so was Darrell Carrier. The ABA has stars who could live on the 3 point line in the NBA today. They were not shy about taking the 3 point shots.
Well said. Folks that do not know the Doc of the ABA, do not know how great his 16 seasons in the Pros were. Sweat 16. An Allstar til the End. Leading vote getter year after year, b4 dominion, ah ah, no funny math, just show us The Doctor .
Yep, 40 years this year.. I was at The Doctors Last Game he ever played. Bucks, playoffs. .. when the Bucks finally beat the 6ers.. 1986 I believe, they played "Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John on the PA after the game..
That's right, and that is what the Doctor would say also. Doc believes that he Blessed by this Man you Speak of..., The God Child, The Christ. "To him the Glory" , Doc would say..
How/why did players then seem like they had better body control than players today? There are plenty of players in the league today that can do that reverse lay up but when j does it even in full speed it looks slow same with Clyde when he dunked
I really want to go to the Hornets and Celtics game with my mom, but our family doesn't have that kind of money, I really want to go, it would be my first NBA game, I'm not asking for help I'm just letting out my feelings.
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@LaCream did you see Dr.J whole career? Did you? I saw his career live. Saw Irving from start. Kyrie and Dr.J can't be spoken in same breath Kyrie is light years better than him. Its not close. Look at Dr. J numbers. I was a fan of the doc but its laughable him being a greater player than Kyrie mother fucking Irving. You should go in corner ans sit down.
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For all you Jordan fans, this is the man Michael Jordan emulates.. doc is The Godfather of modern day basketball. My all time hero!!🙌🏾💯
The Doctor would be the same dynamic player in any era. A legends legend.
❤️ dr j too
The ABA had many great basketball players, who could live at the 3 point line in the NBA today. Louie Dampier put up numbers and statistics had held up well to Steven Curry. Yes Curry had a rival, shooting from 3 from 1967 to 1976. The merger with the ABA saved the NBA. Made the NBA much better. 1976 to Larry Bird and Magic Johnson was only 3 seasons.
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Julius Erving isn't a doctor. He didn't go to medical school.
Dats a paddlin
Julius Erving is overrated.
Julius Erving isn't a doctor. He didn't go to medical school.
@@kingamiiamking4915 dr.j had more basketball scoring movres than a deathy snake
Julius THE DOCTOR Erving a rare find in basketball, my idol.
❤️dr j too
Mine too my friend!!
One of the most iconic basketball players and dunkers of all time. He embodies being cool, legendary, and versatile.
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Couldn't have said it better Les!💯
I saw Dr. J as a little kid in Roanoke, VA when he played for the VA Squires.
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I saw him as a NY Net play against Gervin and San Antonio in Nassau Coliseum, while I was stationed in St Albans NY. Quite a game it was.
I remember him during my growing years. He was part basketball player, part acrobat and ballet dancer with extreme skills and court intuition. DR j operated like no other. I consider him the best NBA player in history decades after retirement. Dr j is still the bomb 💣.
one of the most beloved if not the most beloved NBA players of all time
Doctor J definitely one of the greatest of all times ! I don’t think too many people would disagree with that!!!!!!!
The Icon *Julius "Dr. J" Irving* a Legend who saved the NBA on a global scale with ABA/NBA merger. *Before Nike there was CONVERSE!* The NBA was on the brink of collapse then he showed up, *another GOAT of the game* because it's more than 1. *The Doctor is in, prepare for surgery!*
"For 20 years,...I have been making my rounds in these (showing Converse )... Converse! ...light on the Fast Break!, Strong when you set a Pick!,...and in Rebounding, no shoe protects you better than Converse..., So when people ask me for my advice on how to improve their game?..."I always say.....Take 2 of these..., and call me in the morning". Dr. J Converse commercial . :-)
I've been watching and playing basketball since the early 70's...Even to THIS day, if, let's say, I can only buy one ticket, with my last dollar, to watch ANY player thru out the history of basketball, and watch him play in their prime...it would be Dr.J...Not Wilt, not Jordan, not Magic, not Bird, not Lebron, not Kobe, not Curry, not Durant, not anyone else..but only Dr J.. I'm old enough to witness, to see ( tho not in person ) all the greats from the early 70's to this day...I"ve seen magic, bird, jordan and so on of their rookies days till they retired, but STILL, Dr J would be the one I'd spend my last dollar on to watch him play live...The man the player was truly special, and truly inspirational. And he has THEE most iconic moniker ( Dr J ) in all of sports, not just in basketball, imo..
Awesome way of saying , from a fan a player who has been there from the early 70's, you got it, couldn't say it better myself, well said, you get it, you felt the fire, congratulations , and well said. I am with you on this one. I was that kid spending my last $ to see The Doctor's last game.
JULIUS DR.J ERVING was so great/legend that even the opposing NBA teams and coaches loved seeing him play. Hall of Famer
NBA Champion, MVP!
My all time favorite! Love you Doc.!
There is just no words that I can describe "Dr. J" Julius Erving.
My favorite of all time. Love The Doc
This is why I fell in love with basketball..Dr.J. and those poetic finger rolls and man eating Dunks😆🇨🇦
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Well put.
If ABA stats will be honored (which is long overdue), Dr. J (including Gilmore, Issel, Gervin, and a few more) greatness will be credited further. He belongs to the Legends among Legends.
Points 30,026 (24.2 ppg)
Rebounds 10,525 (8.5 rpg)
Assists 5,176 (4.2 apg)
Dead on balls accurate. That's the Doctor. Dominant player
Dr. J really is the best dunker ever.
He was the Greatest B-Ball player of all Time Doctor J the Godfather of Slam Dunking 4Life🏀🏀🏆⛹🏾♂️
Not even close. Vince Carter & Michael Jordan would slaughter him. Even J-Rich & Gerald Green too.
@@MRWEDAWEST clearly you're not a fan of Dr. J
@@mylesputnam639 Nah. He cool. Just bein real. Dr J ain't got nothin on these young bulls.
@@MRWEDAWEST He's got everything, these most popular plays were in the playoffs, the finals!
I'll tell ya, those converse pro leathers that Dr.J wears are insanely comfy. Like they say "they don't make em like they used to"
He's the reason I spent my life playing hoops. Everyone wanted to be like him. It was a true gift to watch most of his games.
He was my uncle favorite player. Legend Dr J
That up and under lay up behind the basket is the greatest play of all time
huge inspiration!!
he had it all, the dude! cool, grace, dynamic, creative, intelligent, you can go on. By far my favourite player of all time. Met him at a casual restaurant in Malibu in 1991. legend.
I don't think people understand just how much he means to the game, like DR.J really was Michael before Michael was Michael.
Ian Russell ...Desist from Rick Barry's statement.
Dr. j was NOT Michael b4 Michael. He was and is Dr.J. Dude was DOMINANT.
@@briandavidson1946 exactly, I'm fed up with all that Jordan before Jordan crap
how much Jordan's figure had damaged the game? and it still damaging it, it's unbearable and appalling
@@JulioLeonFandinho I understand that point of view. A 1 on 1 game between the two in their may NOT go the way Jordan's slaves may think. J was tough.
That's why Dr.J is the best
Before Jordan, the Dr was that guy. He elevated the game to another level in terms of creativity. Jordan emulated what the Dr did & then took it to another level.
Without A Doubt The Most Exciting Basketball Player Of All Time !
Julius The Doctor Winfield Erving !
The Best. The Goat.
Julius "Doctor J." Erving.
Literrally a great player and person. Back in the late 70's on a rainy day in Center city Phildelphia he gave my Mom a ride home, so she did not have to wait for the septa bus and get soaked. He was one of the nicest person to take time to do the kindest things.
BEST DUNKER OF ALL TIME
GOD OF DUNKING
Never heard a bad word said about Julius Erving. Met him a few times(He was on the way to the Spectrum) and was a really nice guy to fans... Philly fans, that are hard to like....lol.
NBA, please find Philadelphia 76ers tv intro from 76 or 77 with dunk over Elvin Hayes and find the converse highlight reels of Dr. J. The lost gems..
Before everybody wants to be like Mike, people want to be afro J.
This guy is the man!
I can vouch for him giving his time. I saw him play once in atlanta and he stayed until everyone who wanted to shake his hand or get an autograph got it. Also offering his address to a fan to send his converse Dr J shoes to be signed. Simply the best.
Awesome story.
That's Cool..
Dr. J 🔥
what a player one of the greatest
Dr J will always be my OG slasher. He was so cool. I watched live that game you featured when he had the half court buzzer beater. That was insane!!!
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Living Legend
He doesn't get enough credit
Dd J is Jordan before Jordan. There would be no "Air" Jordan without Dr J
Rucker park og legend
Julius when he's From.
@@clarencesimmons8580 ...The Apple...New York.
Dr J is THE GOAT
He is the definition of "cool".
Yep, another cool gut is the IceMan, check out Ices' h.o.f. speech, the guy radiates "coool"
Dr and Ice buds.
Yep, another cool gut is the IceMan, check out Ices' h.o.f. speech, the guy radiates "coool"
Dr and Ice buds.
The way he palms the ball is one i like about him i havent seen that inthe new nba with the younger players
As a 76ers fan, he is my 2nd favorite player all time behind Iverson.
Are you kidding? Please!
J is above AI in my book. Still love both
Dr J, you can coin it the First Bonafide Basketball SuperStar. The Look the Skills and The Athleticism
That nets jersey on the first image is actually pretty fire
The first black Jesus.
Earl the pearl nickname
It's the Jesus of North Philadelphia. Earl The Pearl Monroe
His opinion of LeBron made me a fan of his 💯
Great Story Isaiah, and boy those guys could play!
Also, Doc was an excellent defender, folks don't think..., Doc often was playing the other teams best player on D. Whether it be Cooper Magic or Jamal, the Doc operated on both sides of the court, and as his skills diminished, , he adjusted his game to be more of a roll player , embracing "less is more" Excellent free throw shooter in the clutch . 1983 Chps, A key to any great Legendary player, making your Teammates better, and he did , on and off the court.
The Best players wear #6.
MJ was trying to be like him...
god of the goats...
And David Thompson
My MJ alternative in 2k10 😂
Nets Dr. J ❤ 💙 🖤 🤍
Julies Irving 🔥🔥🔥
Amazingly, I got to see him play 3 times in the NBA, including a playoff game. Each game he did things that the english language is challenged for adjectives and adverbs to describe it. He took a shot to the head from Mike Bantam of the ABA/NBA Indiana Pacers. Instead of fighting, he scored the next 14 points in a row, and just punished Indiana. In that stretch he made a shot I still struggle to begin to describe it. For STREET BALL, he taught us that you don't fight a guy for a cheap shot or dirty play. You let your game punish the opponent. That is something I never forgot, for the game was more physical then, because of league rules. Let your game punish an opponent for a cheap shot, not your fists.
Dr J. Is real highlights to sport center aka Air Dr.J... Fact
My Favorite Player of All-Time……
My favorite player of all time. ❤
The Doctor was a super player and class act (still is).
The GOAT!!!!!
I grew up watching the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association. Dr. Julius Erving was a great basketball player, that you did not want to see play your home team. He could singlehandedly take over a game. He was at his very best in the ABA, and the ABA players seemed to dominate the NBA following the Merger. The numbers from the American Basketball Association should be included in the NBA record books, including the numbers for the 3 point shot, which existed the entire length of the existence of the ABA. Louie Dampier was a Stephen Curry class marksman, and so was Darrell Carrier. The ABA has stars who could live on the 3 point line in the NBA today. They were not shy about taking the 3 point shots.
Well said.
Folks that do not know the Doc of the ABA, do not know how great his 16 seasons in the Pros were. Sweat 16.
An Allstar til the End.
Leading vote getter year after year, b4 dominion, ah ah, no funny math, just show us The Doctor .
Dr J
40 years almost since Dr. J and Moses brought the last title to Philly. Unfortunately I’m 32…
Yep, 40 years this year..
I was at The Doctors Last Game he ever played.
Bucks, playoffs. .. when the Bucks finally beat the 6ers.. 1986 I believe,
they played "Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John on the PA after the game..
One favorite player ever
I think the most anticipated players to ever come into nba were wilt, kareem, dr j, bird, magic
goat
Even the way he talked
He was the 1st Original Air before Michael Jordan, Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter and etc.
HE IS BEYOND A LEGEND, AND BETTER THAN BEING THE GOAT.
This is da best
He was flying before Jordan got his pilot's license.
The GOAT. After him me and basketball were finished
I understand💯💯💯
number six ers
Jesus Loves you and wants you to accept him as your Lord and saviour
That's right, and that is what the Doctor would say also. Doc believes that he Blessed by this Man you Speak of..., The God Child, The Christ.
"To him the Glory" , Doc would say..
Maybe I want Jesus to accept me as his Lord and Savior. I mean why does this have to be a one way relationship, dick!
How/why did players then seem like they had better body control than players today? There are plenty of players in the league today that can do that reverse lay up but when j does it even in full speed it looks slow same with Clyde when he dunked
#1019 ....💎
Much Gratitude
Narrative of Self is the result of a feedback loop between “Separate Self” & Cosmos..🎈
Yea that Michael Jordan hes alright, but ladies and gentleman, there is a doctor in the house tonight.
My doctor mr j
Dr.j
Waiting for Lillard | 75 stories
🤣🤣🤣
Hahhahahahhaha
I'm still pissed AD and dame are in this list before Dwight Howard. Ridiculous
Way better than kyrie erving
I really want to go to the Hornets and Celtics game with my mom, but our family doesn't have that kind of money, I really want to go, it would be my first NBA game, I'm not asking for help I'm just letting out my feelings.
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He really looks like Kyrie.
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If your sick- n hoops, then call the Dr. 🤮🏀
what a joke this production is... filming a monitor instead showing the direct feed
who?
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I was better than Julius Erving.
-Ron, The Almighty Rat King
Not better than Kyrie though
@LaCream did you see Dr.J whole career? Did you? I saw his career live. Saw Irving from start. Kyrie and Dr.J can't be spoken in same breath Kyrie is light years better than him. Its not close. Look at Dr. J numbers. I was a fan of the doc but its laughable him being a greater player than Kyrie mother fucking Irving. You should go in corner ans sit down.
Kyrie can’t jump
Said nobody ever
Julius Erving was overrated.
Julius Erving isn't a doctor. He didn't go to medical school.