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3 days ago · The 1980 NBA playoffs were the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association 's 1979–80 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. The Lakers earned their seventh NBA title, their second ...
4 days ago · On the other hand, there is the dunking of "Dr. J.," Julius Erving (given the name "The Doctor" or "Dr. J." because people liked to go to the playgrounds to watch him "operate" on the court), whose style of play in general and of dunking in particular is characterized by graceful, spectacular moves.
1 day ago · Former NBA coach and Hall of George Karl believes Julius Erving is among the top four players to ever play the game. He emphasized his point after a social media post on X chose Michael Jordan, ...
3 days ago · He’s also the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion. ... Julius Erving. ... Erving played at a time when NBA players weren’t fielded yet to suit up for national teams in international ...
7 hours ago · On Thursday, Phoenix announced the hiring of Hall-of-Famer Rick Barry's son, Brent Berry, a former NBA Slam Dunk Champion, as one of Budenholzer's assistant coaches. The news was shared by Rick ...
1 day ago · By BVM Sportsdesk, 9m ago. Former NBA coach George Karl believes Julius Erving deserves a spot on the NBA Mount Rushmore, emphasizing his historical significance in the game. By the Numbers. Erving won three championships, two in the ABA, received four MVP awards, and secured three scoring titles. Curry, one of the players on the original Mount ...
3 days ago · Shooting Guard — Julius Erving Small Forward — Kevin Durant Power Forward — Buck Williams Center — Brook Lopez . When most basketball fans think of the Nets, the first player that comes to mind is typically Julius Erving. The man known as “Dr. J” was the star of the ABA, leading the Nets to two titles during the 70s.
