Long before Michael Jordan took the NBA by storm when he joined the pros in 1984, Julius Erving was the man of the hour. A 6'7" wingman from East Meadow, New York, epitomized the flashy, above-the-rim ...

While others played the game of basketball on the ground, Julius Erving performed above it ... signed a $2 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. The Squires won their lawsuit ...

Initially, Julius Erving became a superstar with the ABA ... the Bucks, and the Atlanta Hawks ended the NBA dream, as Judge Edward Neaher prohibited Dr. J from leaving Virginia for the duration ...

Julius Erving dished out his high number in assists (10 on March 5, 1982) and Charles Barkley dropped his points record (47 on February 9, 1988) both against the Hawks. In the playoffs ...

HoopsHype came out with the 78 greatest players of all time and Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving popped up at No. 20 on the list: He was 26 by the time he made his NBA debut after years in ...

While others played the game of basketball on the ground, Julius Erving performed above it ... signed a $2 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. The Squires won their lawsuit ...