J may be the only player in the game who can be utilized in any of the three positions without hurting his team or throwing off his game plan. He is one of them” - Kevin Loughery, Erving’s coach with the Nets There are very few players in the game of basketball I would pay to see. During the last few weeks of his first season with us, when we had to win every game, he was tremendous. When you watch him every night, you see different things. He does things on a basketball court that no other player can do. ”I think Julius is the best basketball player I've ever seen, there is a certain uniqueness to him.
#JULIUS ERVING STATS AT UMASS PRO#
“The ultimate in offensive weaponry.The Doctor is the most highly-respected player in the league by his peers.A complete player who gives you the impression he can score anytime he wants.The one genuine gate attraction in the league.As proof, the 76ers sold out 33 of their 41 road games.Very much the leader type who was shocked by the 76ers lack of discipline." - 1978 Complete Handbook of Pro Basketball description “After just three years, experts are already calling him the best forward to play the game.That judgment still must stand the test of time but he is the best now.Became a more complete player, adding defense and playmaking to his shooting and rebounding, after coming to the Nets from the Squires last year” - 1975 Complete Handbook of Pro Basketball Although I personally don’t have him quite that high, I believe an argument can be made. This blog will look back on his legendary career, but more important it’ll be arguing why I think he has an argument to be placed in the top 10. You look at a list of the greatest players ever and he is often ranked in the top 20, even in the top 15. J, is considered one of the greatest players of all-time.
Julius Erving, better known by his moniker Dr.
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