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My Take
Dr. J is one of those athletes whose influence outruns his stat line, impressive as it is. What moves me is that he legitimized the ABA and carried its style into the NBA, turning basketball from a ground game into an airborne art form. His grace above the rim laid the runway for Jordan and everyone after. Multiple MVPs and a wall of All-NBA selections confirm the substance behind the spectacle. Off the court he proved sharp in business too. I see Erving as a bridge figure, the man who made flight feel inevitable. Few players ever change a sport's vocabulary like that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Julius Erving
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュリアス・アービング
- Reading
- じゅりあす・あーびんぐ
- Born
- February 22, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- East Meadow, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 201 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player / actor / business office worker
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Roosevelt High School
- University
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
Awards & achievements
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award
- 1977 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
- 1978 All-NBA Team
- 1980 All-NBA Team
- 1981 NBA Most Valuable Player Award
- 1981 All-NBA Team
- 1982 All-NBA Team
- 1983 All-NBA Team
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Julius Erving born?
Born February 22, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Julius Erving from?
Julius Erving is from East Meadow, New York, United States.
What does Julius Erving do?
Julius Erving works as basketball player, actor, business office worker.
How tall is Julius Erving?
Julius Erving is 201 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.