PHILADELPHIA — Julius Erving had a problem. It was not basketball-related. He was more than fine in that department. This was something different: the shoe department. Erving wore size 16 ...

So I said, if you're going to call me anything, just call me the Doctor." says Julius Erving on ESPN Classic's SportsCentury series. While others played the game of basketball on the ground ...

NBA legend Julius Erving has seen the league undergo an evolution since his playing days, but he's confident that the league is still in a good spot. Despite criticisms that the regular season ...

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 30: Philadelphia 76ers forward Julius Erving #6 dribbles the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets at McNichols Arena on January 30, 1977 in Denver ...

While others played the game of basketball on the ground, Julius Erving performed above it. When he went up in the air, he stayed there for long periods of time, seemingly an irresistible force of ...