In Game 2 of the 1981 Eastern Conference Finals, reigning MVP Julius Erving proved he was human after all. "Dr. J" managed to score just 18 points—a drop from his regular season average of 24.6—while ...

Julius Erving is recognized as one of the greatest dunkers of all time. The 1981 NBA MVP won the first-ever dunk contest in 1976, and long before Michael Jordan, he was the first to take off from the ...

Winning the MVP award is probably the highest achievement a player can take home from an individual standpoint. However, long before there was a reign of guards taking it home, with names like Stephen ...

“The Basketball 100” is the definitive ranking of the 100 greatest NBA players of all time from The Athletic’s team of award-winning writers and analysts, including veteran columnists David Aldridge ...

Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving is one of the best players to ever play for the organization since its inception in 1946 when the team was first known as the Syracuse Nationals. Erving spent ...

Julius Erving is a name synonymous with basketball excellence. His career is celebrated as one of the greatest in the history of the sport, and his impact on the game has been undeniable to this day.

1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long Island, N.Y. American Eclipse wins in two-of-three heats, ...