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The Philadelphia Phillies announced a star-studded lineup for their World Series Game 3 ceremonial first pitch, per Mark Feinsand. Phillies’ legend Mike Schmidt and 76ers’ Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving will lead the first pitch crew. Hockey legend Bernie Parent and Eagles’ star Brandon Graham will also throw out first pitches. Mike Schmidt […]

Right now, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is making a run at Michael Jordan’s GOAT title. In fact, more than a few folks out there will argue that The King has already surpassed MJ as the greatest player of all time. This isn’t the case for Hall of Famer Julius Erving. In his mind, […]

The death of Bill Russell in August shook the NBA world by storm. The legendary Boston Celtics center was one of the best ambassadors for the game. Russell was honored by every single NBA team, and the league made sure his legacy was never forgotten by retiring his jersey number. Since then, fans have been […]

Julius Erving has one of the most decorated resumes in the history of the NBA. The Hall of Famer is an all-time great, and his inclusion in the NBA 75 is a clear testament to all that he has achieved during his time in the league. This is exactly why whenever he speaks, people usually […]

Joel Embiid is one of the clear frontrunners for the Most Valuable Player award this season. But one Philadelphia 76ers icon doesn’t see him as the leading candidate. Hall of Famer Julius Erving was asked during a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show about his vote for the MVP winner this season. While he’s […]

This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend was filled with countless narratives that could fill anyone’s newsfeed, from LeBron James’ stunning game-winning shot after his dramatic comments to Stephen Curry nearly scoring the most points in an All-Star Game, and everything in between. But for those in the card hobby, there’s one tiny moment that deserves to […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving has revealed who the only NBA player that intimidated his fellow Sixers great Wilt Chamberlain was. Throughout his illustrious NBA career, Wilt Chamberlain dominated the league and there were only few who could pose a serious competition to his insane basketball arsenal. Chamberlain played for an array of NBA teams […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a season where they finished as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. And yet because of all the controversy surrounding Ben Simmons, their offseason has been nothing but an endless wave of trade rumors The Sixers just locked up franchise player Joel Embiid for the long haul to […]

NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Julius Erving thinks players today are a bit privileged that they have grown “softer” compared to the players of his era and before that. In a recent appearance on “Nothing Personal with David Samson,” Erving opened up about his experience as a pro in the NBA, noting that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are back home for Game 5 of their series against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are dropping Game 4 to bring the series to a tie. Joel Embiid is looking to bounce back from his poor performance, and a pair of Sixers greats are in the crowd to perhaps spark extra […]

The Brooklyn Nets franchise is one of the oldest NBA squads in history, tracing its roots as far back as 1967 in the ABA. Before relocating to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in the 2012-13 season, the team was once called the New Jersey Americans in the ‘60s, before adopting the Nets monicker in 1977. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the oldest franchises in NBA history. Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, the franchise relocated to The City of Brotherly Love in 1963 after playing in Syracuse for 17 seasons. With their rich history, which includes three NBA championships and 10 retired jerseys in the rafters, the Sixers housed […]

When the Brooklyn Nets won the free agency lottery during the 2019 offseason, things began looking up for them. This team had not always been considered as a serious threat in the league, but by acquiring the services of both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving that fateful summer, they instantly propelled themselves as serious contenders […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have experienced the zenith of basketball three times throughout their history, with two of those championships coming in Philly after the move from Syracuse in 1963. The Sixers’ last title, however, came nearly four decades ago. As one of the original franchises in the NBA, the Sixers have a rich history of […]

There’s no denying that Dr. J committed malpractice (sorry, we had to) when putting together his All-Time NBA teams. Appearing the “Posted Up” podcast with Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports, the former Sixers great made a number of questionable choices when selecting his top-10 players. That Erving would prefer players from his era of NBA […]

Hall of Famer Julius Erving listed his top players of all time and to many people’s surprise, he left out Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James from the list. “He’s the guy who has led the charge in terms of super teams…”@JuliusErving doesn't have LeBron on his top-two All-Time NBA teams 👀 Check out Posted […]

Julius Erving may be the most iconic figure in Nets lore, but he isn’t a fan of how the 2020-21 Brooklyn Nets — which may end up as the greatest team in the history of the franchise — has come together. During an appearance on Philadelphia 76ers’ wing Danny Green’s “Inside the Green Room” podcast, […]

While the Brooklyn Nets are currently considered as the heavy favorites to come out of the East, there are more than a few folks out there that would beg to differ. One such man is NBA legend Julius Erving, who firmly believes that the Philadelphia 76ers have what it takes to defeat the mighty Nets […]

Given their franchise’s rich basketball history, the Milwaukee Bucks have their fair share of heated rivalries over the years. While the all-time Bucks roster has been blessed to employ some of the biggest names in the sport, several opposing players also managed to give them fits in numerous playoff battles. The Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving’s “Doctor J” moniker is one of the most famous and identifiable nicknames in sports. Of course, a new “Doc” is coming to the Sixers next season after Philly hired Doc Rivers to be the team’s new head coach. Erving could not be more excited Rivers is the new head coach […]

Two factoids about the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat that you’ve : The Heat are the first no. 5 seed or lower since the 1999 New York Knicks to reach the Finals LeBron James has now made more Finals appearances (10) than 27 of 30 franchises The […]

The Nets franchise moved to Brooklyn in 2012, and, one year later, orchestrated of the most disastrous trades in NBA history: acquiring Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry—all in their late 30’s—from the Boston Celtics for a package of contracts and four(!) future first-round picks. Two of those picks turned into Jaylen Brown and […]

While it’s true that the more strategic team usually wins basketball games, players’ physical advantages also pose a big factor in the outcome of NBA matches. We’ve seen scouts salivate over NBA prospects with ridiculous wingspans, but another rather underrated attribute is the size of a player’s hands. Having mittens for hands does pose a […]

One of the most storied franchises in basketball history, the Brooklyn Nets organization has been around since 1967. The team has played both in the ABA and NBA and been home to some of the best basketball players to have ever laced them up. For this piece, we take a look at the five best […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have seen plenty of elite-caliber players in their all-time depth chart since their early days. Today, we rank the top small forwards in Sixers history. Clarence Weatherspoon “Spoon” was sensational in his first five-and-change seasons, all of which he spent with the Sixers. From the moment he was picked with the ninth […]

Trust the process. This is the mantra that the Philadelphia 76ers have lived by over the past few years, as they practically built their team from the ground up. With Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons now approaching the respective peaks of their careers, it does seem as though that this very process is likewise nearing […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar point guard Kyrie Irving recently used a Julius Erving reference when talking about leading Brooklyn to an NBA title. Dr. J had a Hall of Fame career, which Irving brought up. Michael Lee of The Athletic was in the Nets locker room to take it all in: “It’s not a coincidence that […]

Hall of Famer Julius Erving wasn’t among the legends to give up hope on Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, who had hyped the development of his jump shot, only to be just as reluctant to shoot the ball as in prior seasons. Through 11 games this season, Simmons has yet to attempt a 3-point shot, […]

NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving believes that Dallas Mavericks sophomore Luka Doncic is the perfect player to become the next face of the franchise. In his interview with Fanatic View, Dr. J. praised Doncic, who had a great rookie season with the Mavs. He also believes that the Rookie of the Year winner has […]

NBA rim-rocker Vince Carter recently joined Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports to look back on his successful career. Amid their discussion, Carter noted that a meeting with Julius Erving after the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest left him awestruck. Players often go through what is known as a “welcome to the league” sort of moment in […]

Ben Simmons’ thirst for wanting to become an all-time great reportedly isn’t stopping with Los Angeles Lakers president and NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, as the Philadelphia 76ers point man has sought out talks with franchise greats Allen Iverson and Julius Erving, as well as Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, according to […]

Hall of Famer and former Sixers talent Julius Erving would always be known for his high-flying dunks and creative attacks around the rim. Even so, the multi-titled All-Star boldly states that his era’s greatest basketball accomplishment was when his Philadephia 76ers swept powerhouses Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. In an interview with The Athletic’s […]

The hype about LeBron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers is still alive, and Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving had some few things to say and it’s all worth noting. Speaking to Mike Gill, Pete Thompson, and Michael Kaskey-Blomain of The Sports Bash on 97.3 ESPN Radio in Philly, Dr. J. himself praised James’ move […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving believes that the current Sixers team are already primed to take the next step towards achieving their ultimate goal. However, Dr. J also believes that there are still a number of significant aspects lacking within the team. Erving recently shared his thoughts on the matter with Marc Narducci of The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are a loss away from getting eliminated from the playoffs. Worse, a loss Monday night to the Boston Celtics would result in a disappointing sweep. The Sixers are going to need all hands on deck and all the support they can have from their fans in order for them to avoid such […]

When a legend speaks, everyone should listen. Recently, Hall of Famer Julius Erving shared his thoughts on Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. Erving, who put the whole city of Philadelphia on the world map due to his dunking ability, said that Tatum should’ve been the number one overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. […]

There was a time when Washington Husky teenager Markelle Fultz was unanimously considered the top prospect of the 2017 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-4 combo guard was wowing scouts, executives, and basketball fans with his elite combination of size, length, athleticism, and all-around ball skills, during his team’s 2016-17 NCAA run. The Philadelphia 76ers were convinced […]

Every now and again, a generational player drops into a franchise’s hands, it was Michael Jordan for the Chicago Bulls, Magic Johnson for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Julius Erving for the Philadelphia 76ers, who brought the city a championship in 1983, the year before Jordan broke into the league. Having seen a myriad of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to honor Julius Erving on Tuesday. According to a report from the Associated Press, the team will unveil a sculpture in his likeness during a tribute ceremony at their practice facility in New Jersey. It will be the sixth sculpture installed on “76ers Legends Walk.” It will join statues of […]