Julius Erving
Basketball
Philadelphia 76ers
Played 11 seasons as a F for the Philadelphia 76ers (1976-87)
Nicknamed “Doctor J”, he was one of the most dominating players in his era
Helped popularize a modern style of play with emphasis on play above the rim
Known for his midair spins and powerful slam dunks
Contract purchased from the New York Nets (10/20/76)
Career stats with the 76ers: 22.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 3.9 APG, .507 FG%, .777 FT%
11 consecutive NBA All Star Game selection (1977-87)
2 time NBA All Star Game MVP (1977, 1983)
5 times finished in the NBA Top 10 in Points
3 times finished in the NBA Top 10 in Points Per Game
3 times finished in the NBA Top 10 in Field Goals
5 times finished in the NBA Top 10 in Free Throws
3 times finished in the NBA Top 10 in Steals
2 times finished in the NBA Top 10 in Blocks
6 times led the 76ers in Total Points (1976-77, 1978-82, 1983-84)
6 times led the 76ers in Points Per Game (1976-82)
7 times led the 76ers in Field Goals (1976-77, 1978-82, 1983-85)
5 times led the 76ers in Free Throws (1976-77, 1978-82)
2 times led the 76ers in Free Throw % (1977-78, 1986-87)
2 times led the 76ers in Offensive Rebounds (1980-81, 1981-82)
2 times led the 76ers in Blocks (1980-81, 1983-84)
Current Rank on the 76ers Career Leaders
- 4th in PTS [18364]
- 4th in PPG [22.0]
- 2nd in FG [7237]
- 8th in FG% [.507]
- 5th in FT [3844]
- 4th in AST [3224]
- 7th in REB [5601]
- 2nd in OFF REB [2067]
- 2nd in DEF REB [3534]
- 3rd in STL [1508]
- 1st in BLK [1293]
- 1st in Playoff PTS [3088]
- 6th in Playoff PPG [21.9]
- 1st in Playoff FG [1187]
- 2nd in Playoff FT [707]
- 2nd in Playoff AST [594]
- 3rd in Playoff REB [994]
- 1st in Playoff OFF REB [360]
- 2nd in Playoff DEF REB [634]
- 2nd in Playoff STL [235]
- 1st in Playoff BLK [239]
Current rank on the NBA Career Leaders
- 50th in PTS [18,364]
- 29th in PPG [22.0]
- 46th in FG [7237]
- 32nd in STL [1508]
- 36th in BLK [1293]
John Wanamaker Award recipient as Philadelphia Athlete of the Year (1978)
5 time 1st Team All-NBA selection (1977-78, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83)
2 time 2nd Team All-NBA selection (1976-77, 1983-84)
Given the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award by the Pro Basketball Writers Association (1982-83)
Runner up in NBA MVP voting (1979-80)
Named MBA MVP (1980-81)
4 time NBA Eastern Conference Champion (1977, 1980, 1982, 1983)
Member of the 1983 NBA Champion Philadelphia 76ers
His #6 was retired by the 76ers (4/18/88)
Named to the NBA 35th Anniversary All-Time Team (1980)
One of only two active players at the time named to that prestigious team
Named to the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team (1996)
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1993)
