Former NBA player B.J. Armstrong has a new role with the Sacramento Kings. On Wednesday, the organization announced the ...

After winning the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Vince Carter was left in awe when Julius Erving personally congratulated him ...

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Julius Erving had quite a pro basketball career, and one thing he is remembered for is his ability to adapt to the ...

Julius Erving saw the international rise of the NBA coming in real time, crediting the 1995 Bulls as a prototype for the ...

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Magic Johnson once shared a somber story about wanting a pair of Dr. J sneakers but his family not being able to afford them.

Eagle sports columnist Howard Herman has found a book that sports fans, whether you like basketball or not, will find great. ...

Oct 1976; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Philadelphia 76ers forward Julius Erving (6) also known as Dr. J sits on the bench during the 1976-77 season. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. April 17 1939 — Joe Louis knocks out Jack Roper ...

1983 — Nolan Ryan strikes out his 3,500th batter. 1987 — Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers becomes the third player to score 30,000 points in his pro career. Erving scores 38 points to ...