Tag: Julius Erving
Moses, Dr. J, And The Fo’, Fi’, Fo’ Sixers: How Philly Dominated The NBA And Took The Crown
When Julius Erving joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 1976, the buzz was electric. A championship seemed inevitable, but despite three NBA Finals appearances in...
NBA History: 1976-77 Season Was Wild Ride, From ABA Merger To ‘Blazermania’
The 1976-77 NBA season was the moment pro basketball decided to shake things up, blend in some chaos, and redefine itself.
It started with a...
Nets To Retire Vince Carter’s Jersey In January
In his prime, Vince Carter was known as a high-flyer and sort of a poor man's Michael Jordan who could help lift you to...
Isiah Thomas On LeBron James: ‘I’m Not Sure He’d Be The Best Athlete In 1975 All Things Considered’
When it comes to the GOAT debate, everyone who follows the NBA has an opinion. Most will tell you only two people would be...
Ex-NBA Forward Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, Father Of Kobe, Dead At 69
Former NBA forward Joe Bryant, the father of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died, according to the La Salle basketball program. He was...
Sixers Secure Next All-Star Trio With Paul George Signing. Will This One Work?
From Jimmy Butler to James Harden and now Paul George. The Philadelphia 76ers have their next superstar to play alongside Joel Embiid, and also,...
Julius Erving Says Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is The GOAT Over Michael Jordan And LeBron James
NBA legend Julius Erving told Rob Lepelstat of ClutchPoints that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is his GOAT over Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
"At every level, high...
Amico: Larry Bird Called, and I almost wrecked
When Larry Bird returned my call, I practically drove off the road.
The year was 2008 and I was doing a story on the U.S. men's Olympic...
Pacers reveal court for All-Star Game, with a nod to 1985
The court for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game looks a lot like the Indiana Pacers. At least, it has the Pacers' blue and gold...
Cavs Dribbles: It’s another date with Victor Wembanyama
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game vs. the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. ...
1. For the second and final time this season,...
NBA legend George McGinnis passes away at 73
Former Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers legend George McGinnis has died, per multiple reports. He was 73.
No cause of death was provided, though he...
Dribbles: My Quin Snyder connection and Cavs’ In-Season tourney bid
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' In-Season Tournament home game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.
1. Yes, this is it: The In-Season...
Blazers Honoring Late Coach Jack Ramsey With Plaid on City Edition Uniforms
Everyone in Rip City remembers Jack Ramsey, and if they don't remember him, they appreciate him.
Ramsey, of course, was the coach of the 1977...
Jeff Phelps: The NBA’s All-Time No. 6 Teams
The Best Player in NBA History?
It’s a great debate, and there’s truly no definitive answer. Sorry Michael. You too LeBron.
But twist the question...