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Julius "Dr. J" Erving

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Uploaded by on Apr 24, 2007

Julius Erving, commonly referred to as Dr. J, made his mark in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the grace he displayed on and off the court and by playing an instrumental role in the creation of the league as it's known today. As the lone superstar of the ABA, the professional basketball league in direct competition with the more established NBA during the 1970s, his presence was a major factor in the decision to merge the two leagues. He is also credited with putting the slam in slam dunk and being one of the games great ambassadors who, along with superstars such as Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, elevated the game's popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Although he was originally recognized for his flamboyant play and oversized afro, it was his reserved manner and generous spirit that endeared him to the public and his peers.

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  • cant believe nba put him as #2 and mj as #1 on best dunkers.. dr.j practically invented the dunk

  • this is the best mix!! Nas- the best rapper in the industry nd dr.j the first nd the best highflyer in the NBA. Keep it up!

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  • It's about time I get to see some legendary footage with some REAL friggin' Hip Hop music!!! Big ups to whoever posted this!

  • NAS IS NASTY. BEST EEMCE, solofr4om Lower east side.ny hollaa

  • @d0nk3yM4n one of the best is not the same as the best. when you say the best that means he's number 1, nas is not number 1.

  • @PreySim my man, Nas is still untouched when it comes to lyrical substance. dont even get me started. as far as rappers right now only Kendrick Lamar is getting near and maybe 2,3 others. personally i wouldnt find him THE best but hes definetly 1 of.

  • @d0nk3yM4n are you joking?

  • @PreySim you sound like a fucking joke....

  • My first hero

  • @Kaplungos nas the best rapper in the industry?

    is this a joke? somebody please tell me this is a fucking joke!!

  • This video is sort of symbolic. Illmatic was my intro to Hip Hop. And Julius Erving was my intro to basketball

  • You can;y block that even with todays offensive fouls he would be dominant.

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