Julius Erving
Julius Erving
Julius Winfield Erving II, commonly known by the nickname Dr. J, is an American retired basketball player who helped popularize a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and playing above the rim. Erving helped legitimize the American Basketball Associationand was the best-known player in that league when it merged with the National Basketball Associationafter the 1975–76 season...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth22 February 1950
CityRoosevelt, NY
CountryUnited States of America
In a lot of areas of my life, particularly in my teenage years, I began to think about the world, and to think about the universe as being a part of my conscious everyday life.
I had to spend countless hours, above and beyond the basic time, to try and perfect the fundamentals.
In 1981, at age 31, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league.
I demand more from myself than anybody could ever expect.
If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.
I'm here to watch the watch the champions and the would-be champions.
When I see Maurice on the sidelines, I see a little bit of Chuck Daly. If he can have that type of success, maybe the Hall of Fame could be next.
I demand more of myself than anyone else could ever expect.
Hopefully this will stimulate the appearance of new talents in Brazil.
Goals determine what your going to be
If you get depressed about being the second-best team in the world, then you've got a problem.
I started playing professional basketball in 1971, and I played professionally for five seasons before going to Philadelphia.
I didn't want to become a reserve player, or a bench player, and it was time to move on and take on another challenge.
I came from a broken home, so my mom was a major influence in my life.