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"Bill, I could dunk on anybody" - Julius Erving's hilarious back-and-forth with Bill Russell, who said no one could score on him twice
Bill Russell and Julius Erving missed playing against each other in the NBA by seven years, as the Boston Celtics legend retired from playing in 1969 while Doc joined the Association in 1976.
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Julius Erving's place in the NBA's rise, and the importance of the dunk, should not be forgotten
Jan. 30—In this excerpt from his new book, "Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk," Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving's career ...
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Julius Erving credits Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West for paving the way for him, Jordan, Bird and Magic
Julius Erving is well aware of that, and he has always acknowledged the impact of his predecessors in shaping the NBA into the popular sport it is today. Erving implied that icons like Bill ...