Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving was hospitalized after he fell ill while attending the Sixers and Detroit Pistons matchup on Friday night, CBS Philly reports.

Dave Sholler, Sixers vice president of communications, sent out a statement on behalf the team and Dr. J’s management team.

“Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving fell ill at tonight’s game and was taken to a local hospital, where he is currently being evaluated. He is expected to be released after the evaluation.”

Erving, 67, was in attendance during the game as the team honored the 35-year anniversary of his famous “Rock the Baby” cradle dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers, and rang the ceremonial Liberty Bell before tipoff. No further details were released as to the nature of Dr. J’s illness.

Julius Erving is arguably the greatest player in the Philadelphia 76ers' long and illustrious history. He was an All-Star during all 11 years he spent with the team and was named NBA MVP in 1981. He also helped the Sixers to their last NBA championship back in 1983.

Prior to joining the Sixers, Erving also had an excellent career in the ABA. He led the New York Nets to two ABA championships and was named ABA MVP three times.

Julius Erving has gone down in history as one of the pioneers of the NBA’s modern high-flying style. He is widely considered one of the greatest dunkers of all-time and won the first-ever Slam Dunk Contest in 1976. Apart from his cradle dunk, he was also famous for dunking from the free throw line during that '76 contest.