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.
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
@@RealisticAndTrue I've seen good basketball 🏀 this game today is not that. Rules don't mean anything now Traveling Carry palming Offensive fouls Shooting is way better AT TIMES💯👍🏿
@@richardallen7509 For sure, i didnt had the pleasure to watch the Doctor, Larry and Magic and Kareem, but i did watch MJ 2nd 3peat the way game was played 80s, 90s up to 2004, there was sense of pride and competition, you dont have that in todays game
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!
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.
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.
From the University of Massachusetts "THE DOCTOR" #6 JULIUS ERRRRRRRRRVIIIIIIIIG.... THE DOCTOR changed the whole NBA game,FOREVER.... SIXERS FOR LIFE!!!!!
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
Starting at forward from the university of Massachusetts standing at 6 6' Juluisssss the Doctorrrrr Irviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg!
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.
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.
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.
Not only The Doctor was inspiration for the greatest player ever Michael Jordan, he was inspiration to Magic and Shaq as well, all 3 of them are top 5... ever
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
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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......
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!
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.
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!!!!!
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
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.
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".
This man had quite the following everywhere he went and played. Just imagine if there was social media back in the day. This man gets to love when it comes to the GOAT. This man was pure class.
That was a beautiful video of a class man Julius Dr J Erving even Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had probably liked it the losers who disliked it are Bill Laimbeer Fans or just don't like sports and true Sportsmanship
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.
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!
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
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
Love the scene where Magic catches and holds Doc to keep him from harm. Imagine someone as athletic as Doc but 7,1 tall....that was Wilt in his prime, the original kid from Philly. Perfect soundtrack, great video!
@@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".
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.
Whomever put this together deserves an ESPY Award! This captured why so many people loved this great player.
He deserves to always be remembered in high regard for the way he carried himself on and off the court . Classy fellow .👍👍
There was no one like the Doctor and there never will be!
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.
So did I!!!
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
Almost had it right
Favorite player Dr J
Goat: 🐐. After Dr J, Lebron
MJ is not top 3
You seen a lot
@@lukephillips770 and you didnt see nothing 🤣
@@RealisticAndTrue
I've seen good basketball 🏀 this game today is not that. Rules don't mean anything now
Traveling
Carry palming
Offensive fouls
Shooting is way better AT TIMES💯👍🏿
@@richardallen7509 For sure, i didnt had the pleasure to watch the Doctor, Larry and Magic and Kareem, but i did watch MJ 2nd 3peat the way game was played 80s, 90s up to 2004, there was sense of pride and competition, you dont have that in todays game
My eyes were bless to see The Doctor play! 70s and 80s the most celebrated and watched NBA player on TV!!!
channel 68 uhf
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!
Jason Thompson dr j drove people to the basketball games in the mid seventies before major or bird bihis airwalk show was super great
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.
NBA basketball arena was pack after the nba and aba merger, so they could watch dr.j put on air show with his airwalk
Jason Thompson had an NBA players name
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.
From the University of Massachusetts "THE DOCTOR" #6 JULIUS ERRRRRRRRRVIIIIIIIIG.... THE DOCTOR changed the whole NBA game,FOREVER.... SIXERS FOR LIFE!!!!!
Severely under appreciated and respected
The best Dr. J tribute I've seen thus far!
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.
Well said🙏🏿❤️💯
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.
Nobody did it better... Nobody.🔥🔥🔥💖
He was and is in a class all by himself!
Dr.J on the basketball court was a thing of beauty. It was like watching the ballet.
without Dr. J we would not have MJ. Thank you DR. J. you are one of the GOATs!
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.
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!
I cried like a baby when Dr.J retired.. My idol
Dr.j Original airwalker
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.
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
My dr j my hero now, love his fancy moves around the basket to score
DrSooner1 yes
@@seanogrady2629 I remember converse gym shoe all star
Before Air Jordan's, everyone had the Dr. J's
Dr J is a treasure, basketball royalty.
Yes indeed brother!
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.
The most exciting and classiest player to ever play the game.
Simply Amazing. Legendary basketball great with class and humility. Miss ya Doctor
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.
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.
The man was epitome of poetry in motion. Pure class.
He revolutionized the game of basketball, he patented the slam dunk. Couldn't be a classier man.
Starting at forward from the university of Massachusetts standing at 6 6' Juluisssss the Doctorrrrr Irviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg!
This man walked on air
That Rucker Park segment tells me all i need to know about that man... true greatness
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.
Simply the greatest EVER!
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.
Absolute poetry in motion. A true “artist” in the greatest sense of the word.
Dr J was the man and we all watched Sixers games every night just to see what incredible things he would do.
Michael Jordan, was the Dr. J...of this era....Julius Erving...was the Dr. J...of ALL eras....!
Well said
Amen!
WELL PUT !!!
Couldn't agree more.
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.
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.
Such grace and athleticism . Glad to have grown up in that era and experience it all.
Made me laugh. Made me cry. Back when the NBA was interesting...
absolutely the King of Basketball
this man made me interested in basketball.
Dr.j original airwalker
Remember folks, this is the man that a young Michael Jordan idolized. He’s not just a legend, but a folk hero.
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.
@@iess2006 Although David Thompson had off-the-court problems, he was good to the fans. Thompson learned that in the ABA from The Doctor.
@@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.
Preach the truth my brother.
Not only The Doctor was inspiration for the greatest player ever Michael Jordan, he was inspiration to Magic and Shaq as well, all 3 of them are top 5... ever
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
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
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!
Never dunked on anyone and then talked smack about it. Da man.
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.
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
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.
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.
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'm so glad i grew up in his era to watch him play & he fought so hard to get that ring!! The 82 83 sixers was one of the best teams of all time!!!!!
You R very talented D-Mont77! A wonderfull tribute to a wonderfull baketball player and a wonderful person! Julius Erving!!
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.
Brianna John Same here my all time favorite.
Ricardo John dr j my hero his airwalk moves towards the basket he like to palm rhe basketball and bank jump shot
He was in his own class.
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.
Dr. J more happier years is when he played for the Nets. You can tell he was very emotional when they retired his jersey.
He said he couldn't even play that night.
I watch Dr J videos to remember how great basketball once was .
Yep, the NBA is a joke today
This moved me to tears. Seriously. What a player and what class.
Rock the baby...I could watch that dunk over and over
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!
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
Julius dr. J Erving top three small forward of all time
Grace and class👍💪🏽
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!
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.
Probablemente el mejor video tributo, que vi de Dr J , totalmente emocionado, con banda sonora de hoosiers, graciass
Dr J will always be my favorite player of all time I love the game of basketball because of him great video.
this was beautifully done! Thanks for the memories Doc , we LUV ya !
My favorite player when I was a kid. Loved watching him play.
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......
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!
Bright spot , got to watch Dr.J and and Moses go all the way
Long Live the legacy of Dr.J GO SIXERS!!! 👑🏆🏀🙌
The most liked player of a generation.... 70's & 80's THE DOC
Liked? BELOVED
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.
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!!!!!
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
Dr J was the man and my childhood hero. I even grew my fro like his
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.
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".
This man had quite the following everywhere he went and played. Just imagine if there was social media back in the day. This man gets to love when it comes to the GOAT. This man was pure class.
GREAT VIDEO.... Thank you for doing this.
People forget that Dr.J was face of basketball he was one of a kind
That was a beautiful video of a class man Julius Dr J Erving even Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had probably liked it the losers who disliked it are Bill Laimbeer Fans or just don't like sports and true Sportsmanship
" Allow me to reintroduce myself... My name is J !!!"..☺️💖🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Perfect ambassador for the game
PS Hell of video
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.
Beautiful video, the way he layed up the ball while he was behind the back board was amazing!!!!
The only player in history that had a tribute done to him in multiple arenas in his last year.
Dunks and runs back to play defense - no chest thumping, no flexing , no in your face shouting - just a respect for the game
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!
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
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
People sleep on this man but wake up Doc was special
Yup
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...
Love the scene where Magic catches and holds Doc to keep him from harm. Imagine someone as athletic as Doc but 7,1 tall....that was Wilt in his prime, the original kid from Philly. Perfect soundtrack, great video!
Doctor J was The 1st one to do it all he was the greatest
The dunk he had against the Bullets over Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld got some too was the Best ever by the Doctor and one of the greatest dunks period.
Great video of this timeless talent.
FORward
6 foot 6 from the University of Massachusetts
The DOC-TAH #SIX
Jewel-ee-us
ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRVING
ClassicRocker61 Rest In Peace Dave zinkoff
ClassicRocker61.... Yessssss... David Zinkoff was the BEST NBA announcer back then..
@@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".
Music to my ears
RIP Zink
Dr J is responsible for making the game what is today. THANK YOU
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.