Research topic: Julius Erving

Julius Erving , 1950-, American basketball player, b. Roosevelt, N.J., known as "Dr. J." An excellent shooter, rebounder, and ball-handler, he played for the American Basketball Association's Virginia Squires (1971-73) and New York Nets (1973-76) and for the National Basketball Association's Philadelphia 76ers (1976-87). He led the ABA in scoring three times (1973-74, 1976) and was named most valuable player four times (ABA, 1974-76; NBA, 1981). With 30,026 career points in both leagues, he ranks third on the all-time scoring list. A spectacular leaper, Erving was the first leading practitioner... Read more