Tribute to the legend Dr. J, Julius Erving, during his career with the Philadephia 76ers (1976-87)
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@jacobbey1465 Жыл бұрын
Whomever put this together deserves an ESPY Award! This captured why so many people loved this great player.
@tamedshrew235 Жыл бұрын
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.
@stevenharris97163 жыл бұрын
He deserves to always be remembered in high regard for the way he carried himself on and off the court . Classy fellow .👍👍
@jasonthompson32398 жыл бұрын
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!
@lloydkline72455 жыл бұрын
Jason Thompson dr j drove people to the basketball games in the mid seventies before major or bird bihis airwalk show was super great
@brucescott42615 жыл бұрын
Jason Thompson ...I agree with you totally, Jason. Doc brought the ABA into the NBA, PERIOD!!! He revitalized and saved the NBA, setting the stage for Magic and Larry, who kept the league going. Air Jordan didn't change or save anything.
@lloydkline32654 жыл бұрын
NBA basketball arena was pack after the nba and aba merger, so they could watch dr.j put on air show with his airwalk
@amj12164 жыл бұрын
Jason Thompson had an NBA players name
@bcask613 жыл бұрын
There was a time in the early 70’s when NBA FINALS games played on the west coast were televised at 11pm in the east. The TV networks would not give up their prime time TV to the NBA finals. That changed when Dr. J came into the league.
@mgdiaz21584 жыл бұрын
Dr J is a treasure, basketball royalty.
@josephfordiii95022 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed brother!
@VICTOR-py7hn4 жыл бұрын
My eyes were bless to see The Doctor play! 70s and 80s the most celebrated and watched NBA player on TV!!!
@bryanpinto4051 Жыл бұрын
channel 68 uhf
@danellwilkinson60144 жыл бұрын
I cried like a baby when Dr.J retired.. My idol
@loydkline10 ай бұрын
Dr.j Original airwalker
@richardallen75097 ай бұрын
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
@mario3mmelero5714 жыл бұрын
He revolutionized the game of basketball, he patented the slam dunk. Couldn't be a classier man.
@bladerunner94053 жыл бұрын
Starting at forward from the university of Massachusetts standing at 6 6' Juluisssss the Doctorrrrr Irviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg!
@lightninggaming0162 жыл бұрын
This man walked on air
@davidhollingsworth8643 жыл бұрын
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.
@mgdiaz21584 жыл бұрын
The most exciting and classiest player to ever play the game.
@TheLparhamjr14 жыл бұрын
Michael Jordan, was the Dr. J...of this era....Julius Erving...was the Dr. J...of ALL eras....!
@Wondertroy1TV3 жыл бұрын
Well said
@angelomccurdy3 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@makeithap3 жыл бұрын
WELL PUT !!!
@6DoctorJ2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more.
@ezrakirkland61492 жыл бұрын
Doc J was the man.Hing time was all Doctor J Erving .No one can do better than Him.Game back in 70 was joy to Watch.not like to today NBA.The Dr .J.
@e.renardjackson12986 жыл бұрын
His dunks and moves were pure poetry.
@tuut12414 жыл бұрын
The man was epitome of poetry in motion. Pure class.
@angelomccurdy3 жыл бұрын
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.
@francismuiruri90648 жыл бұрын
this man made me interested in basketball.
@loydkline10 ай бұрын
Dr.j original airwalker
@SS-th9wz6 жыл бұрын
Dr J was the man and we all watched Sixers games every night just to see what incredible things he would do.
@garysimard56744 жыл бұрын
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.
@surfshack24 жыл бұрын
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!
@ruminator35704 жыл бұрын
Never dunked on anyone and then talked smack about it. Da man.
@meridian5806 жыл бұрын
Made me laugh. Made me cry. Back when the NBA was interesting...
@DrSooner18 жыл бұрын
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.
@seanogrady26295 жыл бұрын
Like I said before, if Bird and Magic was the fire behind the popularity of the NBA in the mid to late 80's, Dr. J was the spark that started it in the 70's and 80's. All the shoe deals, started by Dr. J
@lloydkline32654 жыл бұрын
My dr j my hero now, love his fancy moves around the basket to score
@calvinsampson57504 жыл бұрын
DrSooner1 yes
@lloydkline32654 жыл бұрын
@@seanogrady2629 I remember converse gym shoe all star
@seanogrady26294 жыл бұрын
Before Air Jordan's, everyone had the Dr. J's
@cflo13867 жыл бұрын
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.
@e.renardjackson12984 жыл бұрын
Remember folks, this is the man that a young Michael Jordan idolized. He’s not just a legend, but a folk hero.
@iess20063 жыл бұрын
MJ idolized the Skywalker mostly. If he had idolized Doc then he wouldn't be such a jerk to teammates and fans. This video has nothing to do with fuqn MJ.
@JAWrightonline3 жыл бұрын
@@iess2006 Although David Thompson had off-the-court problems, he was good to the fans. Thompson learned that in the ABA from The Doctor.
@iess20063 жыл бұрын
@@JAWrightonline Didn't rub off on MJ lol.....Elway in CO has the same problem, I've talked to 100 people who've met him and 99% say he's a fuqn jerk.
@kurtadams30213 жыл бұрын
Preach the truth my brother.
@jmbauzo61808 жыл бұрын
He was in his own class.
@howboutyomama2 жыл бұрын
Absolute poetry in motion. A true “artist” in the greatest sense of the word.
@RBS3144 жыл бұрын
Such grace and athleticism . Glad to have grown up in that era and experience it all.
@markschnabel6014 жыл бұрын
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.
@ricardojohn34737 жыл бұрын
My favourite athlete in all of sports that is why I wear # 6.
@cflo13867 жыл бұрын
Brianna John Same here my all time favorite.
@lloydkline72455 жыл бұрын
Ricardo John dr j my hero his airwalk moves towards the basket he like to palm rhe basketball and bank jump shot
@ronaldhardin51394 жыл бұрын
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.
@rogercobbs42974 жыл бұрын
People forget that Dr.J was face of basketball he was one of a kind
@johnwhite55518 ай бұрын
He was and is in a class all by himself!
@sfarmani99666 жыл бұрын
Simply Amazing. Legendary basketball great with class and humility. Miss ya Doctor
@havingfun19683 жыл бұрын
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......
@RM-ut9wy2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jetsteeltherealdeal78272 жыл бұрын
Severely under appreciated and respected
@vtownboxingfan4 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnhoban59644 жыл бұрын
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.
@lindaallen23894 жыл бұрын
The most liked player of a generation.... 70's & 80's THE DOC
@iess20063 жыл бұрын
Liked? BELOVED
@mrtonywilliams63124 жыл бұрын
People sleep on this man but wake up Doc was special
@briandavidson19462 жыл бұрын
Yup
@Gregory-sm9pf9 ай бұрын
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!
@fredcapolongo69846 жыл бұрын
Doctor J was The 1st one to do it all he was the greatest
@wilfredlenon8248 ай бұрын
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.
@richardallen75097 ай бұрын
Well said🙏🏿❤️💯
@bryanjones4987 Жыл бұрын
Nobody did it better... Nobody.🔥🔥🔥💖
@roycurtis56694 жыл бұрын
Julius dr. J Erving top three small forward of all time
@joeblank6185 жыл бұрын
I watch Dr J videos to remember how great basketball once was .
@Repunza3 жыл бұрын
Yep, the NBA is a joke today
@brandonterzic10 ай бұрын
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.
@tonyvaughns573 жыл бұрын
Dr J was the man and my childhood hero. I even grew my fro like his
@officialMainspring2 жыл бұрын
without Dr. J we would not have MJ. Thank you DR. J. you are one of the GOATs!
@markdesilva15112 жыл бұрын
There was no one like the Doctor and there never will be!
@juanitayancey355311 ай бұрын
The best Dr. J tribute I've seen thus far!
@kerangbusuk12487 жыл бұрын
AFRO DR.J IS THE BEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME !!!
@lloydkline72455 жыл бұрын
kerang busuk i love dr j his airwalk moves towards the basket he like to palm the basketball while dribbling his banking jump shot
@dwightlove37045 жыл бұрын
@@lloydkline7245 The man who influenced him was ELGIN BAYLOR
@oaklandcali67634 жыл бұрын
The Best
@bobbymadera32344 жыл бұрын
I agreed THE DR IS THE BEST EVER PERIOD NO QUESTIONS ASK I DON'T CARE OTHERS OPINIONS
@torystripling84484 жыл бұрын
Them old heads told me the Afro gave him extra lift...
@larrymcneil80384 жыл бұрын
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
@sactownsteelers67483 жыл бұрын
Julius Dr.J Erving was my hero coming up 70s and 80s before the Jordans James there was the Doctor just as everyone wants to be like mike. Everyone wanted to be Doctor J all across this country you would see kids wearing t shirts they painted # 6 on Doc was the first to take flight the first to do the free throw dunk he had moves ive yet to see anyone do . i know they have stats and argue who is the GOAT. No matter what they say i witnessed Doctor J play and im my world Doctor J is the GOAT. The Greatest of All Time love ya Doc
@tehutibrim5944 жыл бұрын
Perfect ambassador for the game PS Hell of video
@algismoralesАй бұрын
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.
@gw63763 жыл бұрын
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
@davidcarlin38502 жыл бұрын
This moved me to tears. Seriously. What a player and what class.
@honourjoyce52962 жыл бұрын
Dr.J on the basketball court was a thing of beauty. It was like watching the ballet.
@MeIn3214 жыл бұрын
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!
@mercedesbenzs600bash2 жыл бұрын
From the University of Massachusetts "THE DOCTOR" #6 JULIUS ERRRRRRRRRVIIIIIIIIG.... THE DOCTOR changed the whole NBA game,FOREVER.... SIXERS FOR LIFE!!!!!
@professorl.hilton.4 жыл бұрын
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
@ClassicRocker617 жыл бұрын
FORward 6 foot 6 from the University of Massachusetts The DOC-TAH #SIX Jewel-ee-us ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRVING
@bancroftgroves20215 жыл бұрын
ClassicRocker61 Rest In Peace Dave zinkoff
@IJones-yz6qm4 жыл бұрын
ClassicRocker61.... Yessssss... David Zinkoff was the BEST NBA announcer back then..
@seanogrady26293 жыл бұрын
@@IJones-yz6qm Don't know for a fact but the flashy announcing style could have started with the Zinc. He would get so hyped when the home team scored, when the opposing team scored, Zinc would unexcitedly say something like, "That was Heard...of Buffalo".
@toddgersh3 жыл бұрын
Music to my ears
@kurtadams30213 жыл бұрын
RIP Zink
@mitchellsampson45634 жыл бұрын
My favorite player when I was a kid. Loved watching him play.
@willthomas59714 жыл бұрын
Dr J started the modern game of basketball...
@iess20063 жыл бұрын
Agreed....all the flair came from the ABA! Doc, Skywalker, Ice....they all had cool names too :)
@timbumgarner48674 жыл бұрын
Bright spot , got to watch Dr.J and and Moses go all the way
@toddsands60003 жыл бұрын
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!
@bcask613 жыл бұрын
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.
@joegotz197111 ай бұрын
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.
@jamesc52093 жыл бұрын
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.
@almell39943 жыл бұрын
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".
@havingfun19683 жыл бұрын
in my eyes, STILL THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER, BECAUSE HE DID IT FIRST!!!!!
@steverakes61824 жыл бұрын
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.
@garyt45519 жыл бұрын
You R very talented D-Mont77! A wonderfull tribute to a wonderfull baketball player and a wonderful person! Julius Erving!!
@joseperez10854 жыл бұрын
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.
@jazzyjeff65942 жыл бұрын
Dr J will always be my favorite player of all time I love the game of basketball because of him great video.
@marcoindiano46838 жыл бұрын
the greatest!
@jermainescott3746 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the memories Dr.JI truly loved watching you play
@iess20063 жыл бұрын
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.
@anthonyscott45894 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!
@milansreckov89984 жыл бұрын
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.
@elvispresley59214 жыл бұрын
this was beautifully done! Thanks for the memories Doc , we LUV ya !
@yuliya2 Жыл бұрын
Simply the greatest EVER!
@johnharreld65803 жыл бұрын
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...
@kinzuaautomationservice44932 ай бұрын
His style of play was beautiful to watch, like artwork.
@lewinwanzer3 ай бұрын
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.
@flash4nc4 жыл бұрын
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!
@ericcollins87944 жыл бұрын
Man the knicks should have taken dr j instead wanting the territorial fee from the nets for "invading" their turf when they came to the nba
@collinsk853 жыл бұрын
Long Live the legacy of Dr.J GO SIXERS!!! 👑🏆🏀🙌
@garystone3476 Жыл бұрын
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.
@x-z27154 жыл бұрын
absolutely the King of Basketball
@randydavis4544 жыл бұрын
Dr.J , The Man , definitely a legend
@moonwatcher20014 жыл бұрын
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.
@youdontsay2181 Жыл бұрын
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
@mattricker95544 жыл бұрын
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...
@wisdomandwealth502 Жыл бұрын
The only player in history that had a tribute done to him in multiple arenas in his last year.
@yvonnehill56137 ай бұрын
Electrifying performance every time.
@danieletrombetta3261 Жыл бұрын
Simply the best, ever. Nothing more, nothing less. Legend!
@jeffdickerson94823 жыл бұрын
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!
@havingfun19683 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO.... Thank you for doing this.
@glennlewis95266 жыл бұрын
I will never forget you with all my heart!!!!!!!! 😂