Whomever put this together deserves an ESPY Award! This captured why so many people loved this great player.

Michael Jordan, was the Dr. J...of this era....Julius Erving...was the Dr. J...of ALL eras....!

God, he was spectacular to see play. People dont realize that not only were his dunks outrageous but how he also could switch gears and just kiss the glass. Best use of a backboard in the modern game. Period. Privleged to have seen him at the Spectrum many, many times. Sat on my couch in South Philly and cried when he announced his retirement.

Dr J is a treasure, basketball royalty.

He deserves to always be remembered in high regard for the way he carried himself on and off the court . Classy fellow .👍👍

My eyes were bless to see The Doctor play! 70s and 80s the most celebrated and watched NBA player on TV!!!

Dr J was the most exciting player of his era. He was so smooth and made it look so effortless. They say Bird and Magic saved the NBA but Doc was instrumental in having it ready for those 2. I always wanted to get to the Spectrum but $ was tight and I did get to see him play in Milw. bout 5 times,never disappointed. There was only one Julius"Dr J" Erving!

Never dunked on anyone and then talked smack about it. Da man.

I cried like a baby when Dr.J retired.. My idol

The most exciting and classiest player to ever play the game.

He revolutionized the game of basketball, he patented the slam dunk. Couldn't be a classier man.

Julius was THE MAN! My choice for the G.O.A.T. Others players may have performed equal stats, and were great in their own time and way, but NOBODY had more CLASS and STYLE, and did it all as effortlessly - and were never LOVED like THE DOCTOR was. He is the perfect example of the sadness that men must grow old. LOVE you, Julius! May you have a long, QUALITY life and I meet you in HEAVEN one day.

His dunks and moves were pure poetry.

No one else deserved that title more than Dr. J, B. Jones, Moses, coach Billy, and all Sixers fans. Thanks for the great video tribute.

Remember folks, this is the man that a young Michael Jordan idolized. He’s not just a legend, but a folk hero.

The most naturally graceful basketball player ever. His greatness is eternal and unmeasurable. Imagine how many people and future stars of the game he inspired. In my opinion he was the greatest basketball player of all time. Beautiful tribute!

this man made me interested in basketball.

He's the only reason that I watched the NBA during the late 70s and early 80s and he is still my favorite basketball player of all time.

G.O.A.T. when comes to taking the basketball to the hoop. He started it all, as we see today. Sure many players dunked the basketball before him, but Dr. J was the absolute most prolific player and the one everyone can point to and say it was him that made this game the way it is today. Very, very few players, in any sport, have that distinction.

I get goosebumps watching that guy play the game, his smile, his jumping ability, the way he can grab the ball with one hand. Awesome.

Made me laugh. Made me cry. Back when the NBA was interesting...

Dr J was the man and we all watched Sixers games every night just to see what incredible things he would do.

This is a beautiful video. Love Dr. J. My childhood hero. He made growing up in the 70's and 80's very special. Thanx for sharing.

My dad RIP took me to go see Dr J play in the ABA I was blessed to see him live I was blessed to see MJ live Lebron on TV Favorite player Julius Erving G.O.A.T MJ

My father worked at the RAC in Piscataway and anytime Dr. J and the 76ers would come to town to play the Nets, he would stay after and sign EVERY SINGLE autograph, no matter what happened in the game. I still have two pairs of game worn Converse sneakers he gave me and his shorts. He didn't care if it was below zero, which it usually was. He would start his Bentley up, and would roll the window down, and start signing autographs for every single person until everyone was happy. Not until he left, bu until every single person that wanted an autograph, was happy. NO PLAYER has EVER did that, or ever will. Talk about CLASS......

He was in his own class.

Don't know why but this film made me cry like a baby I love you Julius Dr.J Erving. You are a hero to heroes.

Absolute poetry in motion. A true “artist” in the greatest sense of the word.

Simply the G.O.A.T. (not led by the media to state that - but by pure facts - taken by years of witnessing his greatness)! The parade that was held is his honor, following his retirement, shows how much he was truly appreciated by Philly and basketball fans everywhere.

Simply Amazing. Legendary basketball great with class and humility. Miss ya Doctor

People forget that Dr.J was face of basketball he was one of a kind

Such grace and athleticism . Glad to have grown up in that era and experience it all.

The most liked player of a generation.... 70's & 80's THE DOC

People sleep on this man but wake up Doc was special

I grew up watching Magic Johnson and the Lakers, but even though I was a die-hard Lakers fan, I always loved watching Dr. J do his thing, what true basketball fan didn't love watching this graceful basketball player soar high above everyone? Thank you Julius 'Dr J' Erving for the countless exciting moments you gave us all.

Julius was the poet of basketball. As great as all the other high fliers were--Baylor, Hawkins, Skywalker, MJ, Nique and Vince Carter etc etc...Julius had an artistry to his game that is still to this day unsurpassed. He was also the most beloved player of all time. Even the opposing teams fans rooted for him.

From the University of Massachusetts "THE DOCTOR" #6 JULIUS ERRRRRRRRRVIIIIIIIIG.... THE DOCTOR changed the whole NBA game,FOREVER.... SIXERS FOR LIFE!!!!!

I am not a Sixer fan, however I loved watching them play during his era. The 83' Sixers might be one of the greatest teams in NBA history. Julius Erving is a total class act.

My favourite athlete in all of sports that is why I wear # 6.

without Dr. J we would not have MJ. Thank you DR. J. you are one of the GOATs!

Julius dr. J Erving top three small forward of all time

Dr J was the man and my childhood hero. I even grew my fro like his

This was awesome. Thank you! Dr J always carried himself with class. No chest thumping, no flexing, no taunting, and never having the need to announce that he was the best player in the world, like some players today.

You didn't just get to see the Doctor in his office at the spectrum but also at your teams home arena because the Doctor also did house calls throughout his whole career and made all of us feel really good by watching him putting on his show! The Doctor is and always was in the HOUSE!

Perfect ambassador for the game PS Hell of video

There was no one like the Doctor and there never will be!

The Dr. kept the NBA running in the mid late 70s. He was the 1st Sports Superstar on television. I had an ABA ball of his, and was an 8yr old version of doc!

Julius Erving a.k.a. Dr. Jay I followed him all the way through school till his retirement NBA he without a doubt turn it all before anyone else God bless him

The First Man To Fly...The Great Julius"DJ"Erving...And The Greatest Basketball Movie Of All Time Is The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh...One Love Fam...

Doctor J was The 1st one to do it all he was the greatest

Wow classic memories thx for posting this video I cried because my aunt loved the sixers as do I she took me to the 83 championship parade I still remember that day just like it was yesterday my aunt lost the battle to cancer back in 2016 but I know she’s still rooting for the sixers in heaven

I watch Dr J videos to remember how great basketball once was .

This moved me to tears. Seriously. What a player and what class.

Dr J started the modern game of basketball...

Dr. J reminds me of that guy on the other team in which opposing players are constantly watching where he's going at all times - the best player on the court!

My favorite player when I was a kid. Loved watching him play.

He dunked on everyone - it didn't matter who was in his way. And never opened his mouth. His moves were pure poetry. Way ahead of his time. Those 76ers teams from 77 to the mid 80s were so fun to watch.

He put the heart in basketball, some of the most iconic dunks and layups are his, and he was an inspiration for several all time greats, forever in my top 10 greatest players ever...the Doctor from Philly

Dr.J on the basketball court was a thing of beauty. It was like watching the ballet.

Severely under appreciated and respected

AFRO DR.J IS THE BEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME !!!

Nobody did it better... Nobody.🔥🔥🔥💖

My favorite athlete of all-time. I feel lucky to have seen his whole career in Philly. A legend in every sense of the word and a classy gentleman as well. Your’re still the man Doc.

I still remember him playing to this day and still feel that excitement of what was he going to do next. When I see clips like this video it takes me back to a better time of my life. What an awesome player and man. Thanks Doctor J

in my eyes, STILL THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER, BECAUSE HE DID IT FIRST!!!!!

Excellent music selection! Made me cry actually. May God bless Julius Erving and his family many times over. WAY UNDERPAID relative to what he did for the NBA in his time.

Bright spot , got to watch Dr.J and and Moses go all the way

I can say I had the pleasure and opportunities to watch Dr J at the spectrum, and also I was at the game for that infamous behind the backboard shot. The stadium was so loud that game, my ears rang for days.

He posterized every superstar in his Era.... NO STAREDOWN... NO FLEXING.....NO FLOP.... NO TRASHTALK..... HE PLAYED THE GAME IN THE MOST ELECTRIFYING WAY....AND IN A GENTLEMAN MANNER. WE DONT SEE ANOTHER SUPERSTAR AS HUMBLE AS HE IS.....PERIOD.

Dave Zinkoff introducing dr J should be played before every nba telecast.Lots of young fans missed this classic introduction! I still get the chills listening to this on "you tube".

A wonderful tribute to a wonderful basketball player, father, and leader who touched all the young lives like mine growing up. Those memories will never be lost.

FORward 6 foot 6 from the University of Massachusetts The DOC-TAH #SIX Jewel-ee-us ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRVING

I remember seeing him play in the 70s in the old Chicago stadium and he put on a dunk clinic through the warm up line. He had the stadium going crazy before the game even started.

The best Dr. J tribute I've seen thus far!

Splendid. The Dr. in Philadelphia.. what an uplifting, inspiring piece you have put together here. The mid 70's thru early 80's was the Dr. J era and no player captured the imagination of the fans like Julius Erving. His game was above the rim.. and in mid air, no one could hang with him. The real 'Skywalker' of his day! Truly the ambassador of the league when the NBA was in jeopardy due to drug problems, incidents, and racial stereotyping.. His extraordinary ability, quiet dignity and intelligent, gentlemanly demeanor lifted us all. (Not to mention the 'fro'.. combined with his style, when he came from the ABA in the 70's, he was like the Jimi Hendrix of basketball! But way cooler..) Dr. J understood what he represented, and solemly, he assumed that role and took the league on his shoulders. What a gift to the NBA and the city of Philadelphia he was! And indeed, to every basketball fan blessed to see him in his time. A lesson in greatness!

Thanks for the memories Dr.JI truly loved watching you play

Julius Erving is to basketball what Muhammad Ali is to boxing.....they transcended their chosen sport; indeed they transcended sport itself.

He was a real doctor of Philadelphia during his time in the game. He was more than Michael Jordan

Dr J will always be my favorite player of all time I love the game of basketball because of him great video.

Though arguably the greatest basketball player to ever grace the nba court, yet so humble and so classy. Not like the chest bumping hero’s that beat their chests that came after him.

I cried for years when he left New York, but always wanted to see him do good in Philly. Thanks for the video and thank you Dr J!

You R very talented D-Mont77! A wonderfull tribute to a wonderfull baketball player and a wonderful person! Julius Erving!!

Long Live the legacy of Dr.J GO SIXERS!!! 👑🏆🏀🙌

He was and is in a class all by himself!

Blessed to have lived in Philadelphia during the time The Doctor operated. Those games from the west Coast on TV Friday Nights were Classics ! That move up ,around, and under the backboard still get me all these years later!!!!!

This was who everyone wanted to be before there was a Jordan, Kobie, or Lebron. He started it all. I remember walking up to him during the half time of a Bullets game and asked for his autograph and there was a rule he couldn't give me autographs until after the game. I was so bummed but I got to talk with him and it was a great moment I can remember as a teen. I don't know if everyone appreciates this man for what he brought to the game but he was one of a kind in his time. Great and moving dedication to him. You deserve an award for putting this together.

Dr J is responsible for making the game what is today. THANK YOU

Simply the best, ever. Nothing more, nothing less. Legend!

I modeled myself after the Doctor when I was young playing basketball.

Dunks and runs back to play defense - no chest thumping, no flexing , no in your face shouting - just a respect for the game

The way he operated in mid air it's no wonder the nickname DrJ stuck...always setting the bar high for the next generation of talent...

I'll go one step further if you tube gave me unlimited full games of Roger Staubach and Julius Dr J Erving all day I'd be one extremely happy person

The God Father of modern basketball My all time starting 5: Wilt Russell Dr. J MJ Magic

I still remember the euphoria that swept the Delaware Valley when we found out we got The Doctor. He is the most exciting player in the history of Basketball.

Simply the greatest EVER!

The only player in history that had a tribute done to him in multiple arenas in his last year.

Dr.J , The Man , definitely a legend

this was beautifully done! Thanks for the memories Doc , we LUV ya !

I remember seeing Dr J for the first time when growing up , I thought he was the greatest, still do,his highlights bring back those memories and then later to find out he was such a class dude was icing on the cake

Wow!!! This is an awesome video, thanks and congrats to whoever made it. Dr J is unique, elegant, excellent. He was a seed on taking off land basketball. Then came others. His arm loops with ball in hand where gorgeous, incomparable. Thanks for the post, this is one of my favorites.