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.

Perhaps Carter's proudest moment came when Julius 'Dr. J' Erving, his childhood hero, paid tribute to the 48-year-old in ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...