Erving, Julius (1950-…), became one of the most exciting and popular players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Erving, who was 6 feet 6 inches (198 centimeters) tall, played forward and guard. He became noted for his outstanding jumping ability and spectacular dunk shots. Erving was nicknamed Dr. J.
Julius Winfield Erving, Jr., was born on Feb. 22, 1950, in East Meadow, New York. He attended the University of Massachusetts from 1968 to 1971, when he left to play for the Virginia Squires of the American Basketball Association (ABA). In 1973, Erving was traded to the New York Nets of the ABA. In 1976, the Nets sold Erving to the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA. Erving was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the league’s 1980-1981 season. He retired after the 1986-1987 season.
