3x champion ,4x MVP in the ABA & NBA, and retired as the 3rd highest scorer in pro basketball history. Tweets composed by The Doctor himself will be signed JWE
Sadly absorbing the tragic news about my teammates loss of his Son and granddaughter. Joe and Pam I humbly offer my condolences. Vanessa so sorry for your loss and pray you remain strong and focused on you and Kobe’s dreams for your family. Here Always for you...
Message from Mr. Erving’s Management Team: Mr. Erving has been released from the hospital after a comprehensive medical evaluation. He’s expected to make a full recovery and sincerely thanks all of his friends and fans for their well wishes and prayers.
Yesterday was a truly humbling experience, and I am honored to have my statue along the Legends Walk at the Philadelphia 76ers practice facility. Thank you to the
@sixers
, the fans, and my family for celebrating this with me!
Statement on behalf of Dr. J’s management team:
“Mr. Erving fell ill at tonight’s game and was taken to a local hospital, where he is currently being evaluated. He is expected to be released after the evaluation.”
May 31, 1982 Sports Illustrated Cover: dunking on the Boston Celtics at Boston Garden. NBA Playoffs, Game 7.
Photo by Heinz Kluetmeier /Sports Illustrated
I like my current car better than the one I drove in high school. I luv my laptop more than my Smith Corona typewriter from college. But ya’ know what will never change? Doctor J is still my favorite basketball player of all time.
@JuliusErving
I’ll just saying ... 🏀
What an
#NBAAllStar
weekend! I had the honor of judging the
#VerizonDunk
Contest, kicked off my new podcast
#HouseCallWithDrJ
, and spent time with some good friends at the Legends Brunch. Thank you for a great time LA.
Before a National Champion can be crowned here in NOLA, come stop by the AT&T Fan Zone at the Final Four Fan Fest inside the NOLA Convention Center tomorrow at 1PM CT. I will be hanging with AT&T for a meet and greet along with signing autographs!
#MFinaFour
#ATT
It's always special to present the
#ErvingAward
to a new player each year. Congratulations Mikal Bridges of
@novambb
on a phenomenal championship year & best of luck with what's sure to be a bright future.
#CBBAwards
@hoophall
Photo: Gabriel Christus /
@ESPNImages
Tune in to CBS This Morning tomorrow (February 24) at 8:30 AM ET to watch a feature profile of
@LeiferNeil
. Neil Leifer’s prolific collection includes an expansive archive of sports, entertainment and historic photography from around the world, featuring iconic images of Dr. J.
Congratulations to
@rui_8mura
on a great season. You are a standout player and I was proud to be on hand to honor you with the 2019 Julius Erving Small Forward Award.
#ErvingAward
Just went to my local convenience store to get ready to watch the start of the summer league. Planning on making some
@Ritzcrackers
pulled pork bites!
@TheRea1DJones
are you ready for tonight?
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The Roots Of Fight Holiday Sale is here! Visit: to see my collection and the entire Roots Of Fight Pantheon of Champions and Innovators who helped shape popular culture. Happy Holidays everybody!
Dunking a basketball or winning a championship ring aren’t the only ways to make a mark in history. There are innovators, leaders and legends in every field. Follow my friends
@1phltech
as they inspire today’s youth to achieve greatness in tech and innovation
#goingpro