ESPN says Larry Bird, Julius Erving, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Artis Gilmore, World B. Free, Robert Parish, Jim Gray, Luke Walton, Jamal Wilkes, Brent Musberger, and Bob Ryan have all been interview subjects for the story. The documentary will be directed by Steve James, who also directed Hoop Dreams, as well as Abacus: Small Enough to Jail. No release date was revealed by ESPN.
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Josh Lewenberg: Pretty good duo at the …
Josh Lewenberg: Pretty good duo at the Nick Nurse golf tourney this morning.
This September, CHI St. Joseph …
This September, CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health will welcome a famous “doctor” to participate in its “Conversations about Healthy Communities” series next month. Julius “Dr. J” Erving, the NBA superstar and Basketball Hall of Famer who popularized the slam dunk, will discuss his vision of a healthy community at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26 at the Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster.
Two Sixers legends named to Philadelphia sports Mount Rushmore
Two Philadelphia 76ers legends have been named to the Philadelphia sports Mount Rushmore.
To be on a city’s Mount Rushmore of sports, one has to be more than exceptional in the game. They have to be terrific in every sense of the word and be able to put the team above themselves more often than not.
The Philadelphia 76ers have a number of candidates to be on the Philadelphia sports Mount Rushmore. Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Moses Malone, Allen Iverson, Charles Barkley and plenty of others have stepped up to the plate and done a lot for the city.
SportingNews put together its Mount Rushmore for Philadelphia and two Sixers legends made up for half of the mountain:
They had plenty of help. Dropping Dimes …
They had plenty of help. Dropping Dimes has an advisory board backed by big names in sports, media and basketball. Among them are Bob Costas, Reggie Miller, George McGinnis, Julius Erving, Myles Turner, Peter Vecsey and Bob Netolicky. “They all came together,” Tarter said. “It was kind of a labor of love.”
On this date: Julius Erving puts memorable move on Lakers
On May 11, 1980, the Lakers got a front-row seat for one of Julius Erving’s greatest moves ever.
The 1980 NBA Finals was a memorable championship series that pitted league MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and a sensational rookie named Magic Johnson against Philadelphia 76ers superstar Julius Erving, who was then the game’s most exciting and popular player.
The Los Angeles Lakers were considered underdogs going into the series, but behind Abdul-Jabbar’s dominance, they won two of the first three games.
In Game 4, the Sixers looked to fight back at The Spectrum in Philadelphia.
Abdul-Jabbar was held to 11-of-27 shooting, and although Johnson had an outstanding game with 28 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, it wasn’t enough.
Although Erving’s stats (23 points) were modest, he received plenty of help. But when the game was being decided in the fourth quarter, Dr. J took things into his own hands.
At one point, he went baseline, but he encountered Abdul-Jabbar, so he extended his arm behind the backboard, then brought it back in front of it and converted a most memorable layup.
The Sixers won the game, 105-102, and tied the series, but L.A. had the last laugh. Johnson had his own memorable moment by turning in a dominant Game 6 to lead the Lakers to the NBA championship.
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Sixers legend Julius Erving reveals how Joel Embiid impresses him most
Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving reveals what impresses him the most about star big man Joel Embiid.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has taken big steps as a player in the 2021-22 season. He has developed as a leader out on the floor. He has improved his game as a scorer. And he has taken better care of his body, so he can be out there for his team more often.
Embiid’s stellar play is why he is in the running to win the MVP award, and he is catching the respect of everybody around the league. There isn’t a lot the opposition can do on the floor to stop him.
Sixers legend Julius Erving sat down with Bryan Kalbrosky over at For The Win and said this about Embiid:
I love Joel and I love watching him become the player he has become. Moses Malone was a finished product two months into his pro career. It’s taken Joel a little longer, but he’s going down that same path where he has just become that dominant force. He has added a touch of finesse to it, too. Because he shoots 3-pointers and he shoots turnaround jumpers on the baseline. He’s put himself in a position where he is unstoppable unless you send a second or third player over. But he is smart enough to give up the ball then.
It remains to be seen whether Embiid will win the award. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is having a pretty historic season in the Mile High City himself, but the Sixers will gladly trade the MVP award for a deep playoff run.
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Julius Erving: ‘Ja Morant is going to be a future Hall of Famer’
As you watch this season, are there any teams or players catching your attention? Julius Erving: Yeah, Memphis, man. I think Ja Morant is going to be a future Hall of Famer. He can easily be a Hall of Famer and maybe even an MVP. I think he’s in the …
As you watch this season, are there any teams or players catching your attention? Julius Erving: Yeah, Memphis, man. I think Ja Morant is going to be a future Hall of Famer. He can easily be a Hall of Famer and maybe even an MVP. I think he’s in the discussion already. You have Nikola Jokic. You’ve got Joel in there. Luka Doncic. You have Giannis. You have Ja. Those are my top five guys right now in terms of the things required to be an MVP. Steph Curry was there before he got hurt. Then there is Devin Booker. Don’t forget Devin Booker! Don’t sleep on him because his team has the best record in the league, and part of the criteria is team success.
Source: Bryan Kalbrosky @ For The Win
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Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Today is Ja Morant Day in Sumter, South Carolina.
ICYMI, my story about why he means so much to his hometown.
“His story makes all of us work harder,” Crestwood basketball player Justin Rembert said. “It inspires us. He’s a role model to all of us.” dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 10:30 AM
Today is Ja Morant Day in Sumter, South Carolina.
ICYMI, my story about why he means so much to his hometown.
“His story makes all of us work harder,” Crestwood basketball player Justin Rembert said. “It inspires us. He’s a role model to all of us.” dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 10:30 AM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
I had a fantastic conversation with @Julius Erving. Dr. J and I talked about a lot of great stuff, but I was particularly fascinated by his high praise for @Ja Morant.
FULL CONVERSATION: https://t.co/m5NySYjpxU pic.twitter.com/kdw7uWQavB – 10:02 AM
I had a fantastic conversation with @Julius Erving. Dr. J and I talked about a lot of great stuff, but I was particularly fascinated by his high praise for @Ja Morant.
FULL CONVERSATION: https://t.co/m5NySYjpxU pic.twitter.com/kdw7uWQavB – 10:02 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
“How do you think he looked?” Desmond Bane asked.
The Grizzlies sure made it sound like Ja Morant is playing this weekend, and it comes with great timing after dropping two straight.
“He’s our motor,” Brandon Clarke said. dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 9:21 AM
“How do you think he looked?” Desmond Bane asked.
The Grizzlies sure made it sound like Ja Morant is playing this weekend, and it comes with great timing after dropping two straight.
“He’s our motor,” Brandon Clarke said. dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 9:21 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Clarke has faith that the team will be fine despite the recent losing skid – he is also looking forward to the return of Ja Morant. “…Ja is one of the best players in the league…he’s just huge for us…” – 12:13 AM
Clarke has faith that the team will be fine despite the recent losing skid – he is also looking forward to the return of Ja Morant. “…Ja is one of the best players in the league…he’s just huge for us…” – 12:13 AM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Desmond Bane was asked how Ja Morant looked today in 5v5. Desmond responded with a laugh/smile saying, “how you think he look?” – 12:02 AM
Desmond Bane was asked how Ja Morant looked today in 5v5. Desmond responded with a laugh/smile saying, “how you think he look?” – 12:02 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
“Taylor said Ja Morant played 5-on-5 today. How did he look?”
Desmond Bane: “How do you think he looked?” – 12:01 AM
“Taylor said Ja Morant played 5-on-5 today. How did he look?”
Desmond Bane: “How do you think he looked?” – 12:01 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Bane says the team is ready to get their “guy” Ja Morant back, and when asked “how did Ja look in 5 on 5” replied “how do you think he looked?” – 12:00 AM
Bane says the team is ready to get their “guy” Ja Morant back, and when asked “how did Ja look in 5 on 5” replied “how do you think he looked?” – 12:00 AM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Taylor Jenkins on Ja Morant:“He’s doing great. He’s progressing really well. We’ve ramped him up over the last week or so. He’s getting close. He did 5-on-5 for the first time today. That’s really encouraging. He responded well afterward.” – 7:42 PM
Taylor Jenkins on Ja Morant:“He’s doing great. He’s progressing really well. We’ve ramped him up over the last week or so. He’s getting close. He did 5-on-5 for the first time today. That’s really encouraging. He responded well afterward.” – 7:42 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Coach Jenkins said Ja Morant did 5v5 for the first time today. He is doing great and definitely “getting close”.
The team will be smart about his return but Jenkins did not rule out the possibility of Morant returning for one of it not both of the last two games of the season. – 7:37 PM
Coach Jenkins said Ja Morant did 5v5 for the first time today. He is doing great and definitely “getting close”.
The team will be smart about his return but Jenkins did not rule out the possibility of Morant returning for one of it not both of the last two games of the season. – 7:37 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Ja Morant participated in 5-on-5 work, per T. Jenkins, and is progressing nicely. Might be able to play in one of these last games. – 7:35 PM
Ja Morant participated in 5-on-5 work, per T. Jenkins, and is progressing nicely. Might be able to play in one of these last games. – 7:35 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant participated in 5-on-5 and that there is a chance he could play in one of the final two games of the regular season.
He said he’s doing really well. – 7:35 PM
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant participated in 5-on-5 and that there is a chance he could play in one of the final two games of the regular season.
He said he’s doing really well. – 7:35 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant is doing great and getting close. He said there’s a chance Morant can play in one of the last two games. – 7:34 PM
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant is doing great and getting close. He said there’s a chance Morant can play in one of the last two games. – 7:34 PM
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Julius Erving: ‘Ja Morant is going to be a future Hall of Famer’
As you watch this season, are there any teams or players catching your attention? Julius Erving: Yeah, Memphis, man. I think Ja Morant is going to be a future Hall of Famer. He can easily be a Hall of Famer and maybe even an MVP. I think he’s in the discussion already. You have Nikola Jokic. You’ve got Joel in there. Luka Doncic. You have Giannis. You have Ja. Those are my top five guys right now in terms of the things required to be an MVP. Steph Curry was there before he got hurt. Then there is Devin Booker. Don’t forget Devin Booker! Don’t sleep on him because his team has the best record in the league, and part of the criteria is team success.
You were a Coca-Cola shareholder and …
You were a Coca-Cola shareholder and owned a bottling plant franchise. That wasn’t common for basketball players in the 1980s. How did that begin? Julius Erving: Not just basketball players but athletes, period. The doors weren’t open, particularly for black athletes. But I was very fortunate to meet an individual named J. Bruce Llewellyn, a New York businessman who owned the Fedco grocery stores. It was a multi-million dollar business at a time when you didn’t see a lot of minorities be successful like that. In the 1980s, he invited me to be a part of an acquisition of a bottling franchise, which covered Philadelphia and New Jersey and Delaware. We held on to it until around 2005, then we sold it back to Coca-Cola, so that was a win. That lasted longer than my career because my career was only sixteen years and this was longer.