"Erving became the first NBA player to attract the casual basketball audience and turn it hardcore. That's because he played in the air. With the convergence of TV and sports in the mid-1970s, he ...

Basketball legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving made a house call to Tucson for a fireside chat. The event benefited the African American Museum of Southern Arizona.

Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving will be the coach of the Chicago Triplets in the Big3, the three-on-three basketball league cofounded by rapper/actor Ice Cube.

Julius Erving spoke about Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid.

TUCSON, Arizona — It was back in 1977 when former Arizona Wildcat Bob Elliott was a rookie with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. That's when basketball legend Julius Erving offered to room with him ...

It influenced many players, including Julius Erving and his style. And he, in turn, helped to popularize streetball's emphasis on showmanship and creativity.