The NBA-ABA merger forced the reigning ABA Champions in the Nets to trade away their best player in Julius Erving. Find out how and why, and how the deal sparked a revival of the 76ers franchise.

An influential figure on the game at large, Julius Erving won a 1983 NBA title in Philadelphia and was the face of the ABA as well. From NBA.com Staff September 13, 2021 5:21 PM ...

Former Brooklyn Nets legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving was ranked as a top-10 player in NBA history by Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal.

A look at Julius "Dr. J" Erving, ... (24-58) in Jersey, but miraculously tied for the final playoff spot because the other ABA teams were just as woeful.

Living in Atlanta and associated with the 76ers, Julius Erving hasn’t attended a Nets game in Brooklyn. But the Roosevelt, L.I., native will be at next Friday’s tilt versus the Spurs, and will ...

Before the NBA was fan-tastic, before its expansive television coverage and its international marketing, Julius Erving hiked down the Jersey Turnpike and into the NBA in 1976 and changed its ...

Nets' Julius Erving puts one in during their game at Nassau Coliseum on Oct. 19, 1973. ... The Nets moved to New Jersey in 1977 and stayed there until relocating to Brooklyn in 2012.

Seven Nets players have had their jerseys retired: Bill Melchionni, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, John Williamson, Drazen Petrovic, Buck Williams, Kidd and now Carter. Melchionni, Williams and Erving ...

Vince Carter shakes hands with Julius Erving, who he has called his idol, during his jersey retirement ceremony. Jason Szenes for New York Post You are viewing 1 of 3 images Previous Image Next Image ...

Jan 25, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Former NBA star Julius Erving speaks during a jersey retirement ceremony for former NBA star Vince Carter at halftime of a game between the Brooklyn Nets and ...