HE DUNKED WITH THE POWER AND AUTHORITY OF MICHAEL JORDAN. HE GRACEFULLY SOARED TO THE RIM LIKE JA MORANT. HIS CHARISMA AND ALL-AROUND SKILLS PACKED ARENAS JUST LIKE LEBRON JAMES.
In the 1970s and ‘80s, the high-flying Julius “Dr. J” Erving was a must-see attraction for ABA and NBA fans.
Dr. J’s explosive and majestic dunks were like artwork, and helped to influence the likes of Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter, and a host of other sky-walking NBA stars who followed in his legendary footsteps. T e Doctor didn’t just jump, he flew.