It’s a shame there aren’t more highlights available from a young Dr. J, especially from his time in the ABA.
Erving put up an incredible game 6 performance with 40 points and eight assists, but was narrowly bested out by the Trail Blazers and Bill Walton, who put up a ridiculous line of 20 points, 23 rebounds, 7 assists, and eight blocks
panofsteel
Ref playing defense
carmen1084
If only the Hornets’ announcer were calling these plays. It’d be way more hyped.
ClaymoresRevenge
The way he attacked the paint fearlessly is crazy
rake2204
I remember the first time watching this game on ESPN’s mid-90’s “Greatest Games” TV series. I hadn’t seen any Julius Erving games at the time but I knew he was supposedly amazing.
That first dunk on Bob Gross was my wake-up call. I remember watching that play unfold for the first time, seeing Gross running right alongside Erving in the open floor and even getting in front of him. What I knew about basketball at the time meant that the offensive player was going to be in the for a tough layup or maybe draw a foul.
Instead, I watched Erving, almost casually, uncork this soaring poster from near the free throw line like he was coasting through the pregame layup line.
Then, because the “Greatest Games” episodes showed abridged games, it felt like his dunk on Walton came right after. And that’s when I realized Erving was different.
DKxans16
Man got hops
bloodmuffins793
Doctor is one of my all-time favorite players. He is so damn smooth.
ViperishTuba86
Dr J surprisingly has a ton of iconic Finals moments. These 2 dunks, Rock the Baby dunk, and his reverse layup vs LA.
Hanhonhon
Can you imagine if there was a league that was nearly as good as the NBA in America and they had Giannis?
Does that honestly not help Kareem a bit that the second best player in the world was in a different league for a lot of the 70s in his prime? Surely Dr. J wins a couple of MVPs and maybe some championships in that decade
hossman3000
70s had peak uniforms
Happy295
Dr. Johnson is one of the most underrated players in NBA history.
p8yten
Best dunker imo
freshprince44
That dribble move with one hand through the defense on the second one is incredible. Imagine if he could palm and carry the ball all over?
These dudes are so underrated around here, Dr. J needs to be mentioned with the best 3s far more often, he has a clear statistical argument that gets ignored due to the ABA bias. Incredible athlete
j_palazzolo
Dr. J’s athleticism was unreal, and I think would hold its on by today’s standards.
On the other hand, it’s apparent from most of his highlights the dude had trouble dribbling with his left hand.
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It’s a shame there aren’t more highlights available from a young Dr. J, especially from his time in the ABA.
Erving put up an incredible game 6 performance with 40 points and eight assists, but was narrowly bested out by the Trail Blazers and Bill Walton, who put up a ridiculous line of 20 points, 23 rebounds, 7 assists, and eight blocks
Ref playing defense
If only the Hornets’ announcer were calling these plays. It’d be way more hyped.
The way he attacked the paint fearlessly is crazy
I remember the first time watching this game on ESPN’s mid-90’s “Greatest Games” TV series. I hadn’t seen any Julius Erving games at the time but I knew he was supposedly amazing.
That first dunk on Bob Gross was my wake-up call. I remember watching that play unfold for the first time, seeing Gross running right alongside Erving in the open floor and even getting in front of him. What I knew about basketball at the time meant that the offensive player was going to be in the for a tough layup or maybe draw a foul.
Instead, I watched Erving, almost casually, uncork this soaring poster from near the free throw line like he was coasting through the pregame layup line.
Then, because the “Greatest Games” episodes showed abridged games, it felt like his dunk on Walton came right after. And that’s when I realized Erving was different.
Man got hops
Doctor is one of my all-time favorite players. He is so damn smooth.
Dr J surprisingly has a ton of iconic Finals moments. These 2 dunks, Rock the Baby dunk, and his reverse layup vs LA.
Can you imagine if there was a league that was nearly as good as the NBA in America and they had Giannis?
Does that honestly not help Kareem a bit that the second best player in the world was in a different league for a lot of the 70s in his prime? Surely Dr. J wins a couple of MVPs and maybe some championships in that decade
70s had peak uniforms
Dr. Johnson is one of the most underrated players in NBA history.
Best dunker imo
That dribble move with one hand through the defense on the second one is incredible. Imagine if he could palm and carry the ball all over?
These dudes are so underrated around here, Dr. J needs to be mentioned with the best 3s far more often, he has a clear statistical argument that gets ignored due to the ABA bias. Incredible athlete
Dr. J’s athleticism was unreal, and I think would hold its on by today’s standards.
On the other hand, it’s apparent from most of his highlights the dude had trouble dribbling with his left hand.
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