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Julius Erving sees championship potential in Sixers — and a little Allen Iverson in Tyrese Maxey

PHILADELPHIA — Julius Erving’s most recent visit to Philly is bringing back memories of 1980, when the Eagles reached their first Super Bowl while Erving was a 76ers star.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bill Walton shares everything you must know about his ‘intergalactic’ alternate NBA telecast

"Like a Grateful Dead concert or a remarkable book or a poem or a song, you never know how NBA basketball is going to play out."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Arbitrator will referee Dr. J's suit against brand developer

A Delaware judge has halted a lawsuit filed by basketball legend Julius Erving against a brand-development and marketing company

The Independent UK

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Scott Fowler: Charlie Scott on racism, trailblazing, Dean Smith and why he chose UNC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlie Scott, this week’s star of the “Sports Legends of the Carolinas” series, was the first Black basketball player on scholarship at the University of North Carolina. In many ways, he was the Tar Heels’ version of baseball player Jackie Robinson, dealing with the racism inherent in…

Tribune News Service

On this date: Kareem scores 40 on sprained ankle in NBA Finals

In Game 5 of the 1980 NBA Finals, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the Lakers to victory with a truly dominant performance despite an injured ankle.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mike Sielski: The Sixers did the worst thing you can do to Philly sports fans. They gave them false hope.

The most toxic commodity in Philadelphia sports is unfulfilled hope. The 76ers of this era have delivered little more than that. It’s no stretch to say that the collective reaction around here to the Sixers’ 99-90 loss Thursday night and their six-game, second-round flameout to the Heat goes beyond mere…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trailer Drops for Movie Starring Adam Sandler, Juancho Hernangomez

NBA stars Anthony Edwards, Kyle Lowry and Julius Erving are seen in the trailer.

Sports Illustrated

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On this date: Magic Johnson becomes NBA’s all-time assist leader

On April 15, 1991, Magic Johnson attained a very special place in the NBA's record books.

USA Today Sports Media Group

On the date: Elgin Baylor sets NBA Finals scoring record

In Game 5 of the 1962 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Lakers legend Elgin Baylor had a game for the ages.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Julius Erving: ‘Ja Morant is going to be a future Hall of Famer’

As you watch this season, are there any teams or players catching your attention? Julius Erving: Yeah, Memphis, man. I think Ja Morant is going to be a future Hall of Famer. He can easily be a Hall of Famer and maybe even an MVP. I think he's in the…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Julius Erving, aka Dr. J, talks about NBA life in the 1980s

Hall of Famer Julius Erving says the commercial success he and other NBA players enjoyed in the 1980s didn't just happen

The Independent UK

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