J is a historic selfportrait of an american legend, julius the doctor erving. Basketball by jackie macmullan, rafe bartholomew, dan. J becomes an investor in the sports marketing business that jim john krasinski is. Dr j led pro basketball to heights of popularity that it had never seen before, even during the chamberlain and russell era. With startling honesty and an unmistakable voice, dr j is a historic selfportrait of an american legend, julius the doctor. The original american basketball association aba was a mens professional basketball league, from 1967 to 1976. Great book, uk based basketball fans should look at buying this, being a sixer fan this is a great read to learn how the greatest basketball player of his era was off and the court in his words. The definitive biography of basketball genius julius ervingthe icon who transcended his sport and defined an era. The lot autographs includes an official psadna hologram and matching coa for authenticity purposes. J, is an american retired basketball player who helped popularize a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and playing above the rim in his career at the aba and the nba. J, was a wizard with the basketball, performing feats the world had never seen before. Handsigned in silver paint pen by julius erving philadelphia 76ers, hof. J set the standard for nba style, combining originality, huge hands, hang time and elegance to show future generations the kind of artistry possible in basketball.
The doctor not only leaps higher and stays aloft longer than most players dream possible, but he uses his air time to transform his sport into graceful ballet, breathtaking drama or science fiction. Shooting workouts26 page ebook of individual shooting workouts to help your players develop their skills in the offseason and outside of practice. Julius erving shelved 1 time as biographiesbasketball. His dunks and graceful play helped change the game. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Footage of julius erving at harlems famed rucker park from nba tvs the doctor. Get the best deals on julius erving basketball trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Check out our julius erving quotes on basketball, life, and success. J, basketball legend julius erving comes clean about his moves on and off the court. J began life in a public housing project, but his talent, hard work and determination were to take him a long way. Hall of fame basketball forward julius erving, or dr. For the first time hundreds of legends, from kobe, lebron and steph curry to magic johnson, dr. Listen along as julius erving reads an excerpt from his book about newborn children.
On the court, he was known for his majestic dunks and his elegant style driving to the hoop. Popular biographies basketball books showing 120 of 20 they call me coach paperback by. I can remember seeing it in the books i read when i was little in the mid80s, long after some of the stars listed at the end had left the scene. Julius erving nba autographed basketballs for sale ebay. Known for its distinctive red, white and blue basketball, the aba competed with the established national basketball association the nba for players, fans, and media attention. Nbarank game changers 25 most influential basketball. My life above the rim and behind closed doors hardcover by. I wanted to undertake the challenge of daring to be great. See more ideas about basketball players, basketball legends and nba players. J is saying that his 1983 76ers team could beat these warriors julius erving, left, and moses malone hold the trophy after winning the nba championship in 1983. To tell this story, acclaimed journalists jackie macmullan, rafe bartholomew and dan klores embarked on a groundbreaking mission to interview a staggering lineup of basketball trailblazers. As a huge fan of the game of basketball, and the nba in particular, i was.
Over seventythousand books have been written covering every facet of our national pastime. Before we had onenamewonders such as kobe, magic, mike, or shaq, dr. Julius erving is more commonly known to many people simply as dr. J gets number retired during half time of li nets win over fort wayne. James naismith november 6, 1861 november 28, 1939 was a canadianamerican physical educator, physician, christian chaplain, sports coach, and innovator. Basketball is an original american game invented by dr. John wooden shelved 1 time as biographiesbasketball. The autobiography by julius erving, karl taro greenfeld.
J, cook said of philadelphia 76ers great julius irving. American basketball association aba remember the aba. J erving speaking to the media after he had his number retired and raised at the nassau. I saw that basketball could be my way out and i worked hard to make sure it was.
He had a great professional life and a toughtragic at i times personal life. There was one reason i came to the school and that was because of dr. Meet shaquille oneal, childrens book author only a game. J, pistol pete, and the birth of the modern nba sports icons and issues in. J, pistol pete, and the birth of the modern nba traces the evolution of the nba from the retirement of bill russell in 1969 to the arrival of larry bird and magic johnson ten years later. Here are 10 windows on the life of basketball hall of famer julius erving from gleaned from dr. He is frequently referred to by his nickname doctor j.
J, but i had absolutely no idea who the bleep rick barry was. J, julius erving, was an honest and insightful look back not only. The online museum devoted to the defunct american basketball association 19671976. J and jerry west, spoke movingly about their greatest passion. With startling honesty and an unmistakable voice, dr.
Julius winfield erving ii born february 22, 1950, commonly known by the nickname dr. You are candid in the book about your relationships with women. With his flights of improvisation around the basket and his towering afro, julius erving became one of the most charismatic and revolutionary players basketball has ever known. Dedicated to julius erving quotes basketball plays and tips. When the aba merged with the nba, erving signed with. Carter has liver pills played his college ball at lowprofile umass and then for five years with the fledgling aba, a league with no national tv contract. J is going back to the beginning julius erving in the role of dr. These are the rules published in january 1892 in the school newspaper where he instituted the game. I was a huge basketball fan magic johnson was my main man, and i knew dr. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Regarded as one the greatest and most influential basketball players of all time, erving helped legitimize the american basketball. Legends i had never heard of spalding basketball ad.
Sandwiched between the youthful league of the sixties and its mature successor in the eighties, this book reveals the awkward. The card notes erving as an allstar and features an image of the star as he takes a breather on the bench. J, was one of the most creative and talented basketball players who ever lived. My mother told me one day, oneal recalls, if you want to become this big basketball star, like your favorite guy, dr. Drafted by the milwaukee bucks in the 1st round 12th. Basketball coin program includes three limitededition. First on the list, 197778 topps basketball brings a colorful, yet still lowkey julius erving card. When the aba merged with the nba, erving signed with the philadelphia 76ers and played another 11. Julius erving basketball trading cards for sale ebay. Theres enough basketball here to keeps fans interested, but the book isnt really.
Get the best deals on julius erving nba autographed basketballs when you shop the largest online selection at. Erving helped legitimize the american basketball association aba and was the. Cook was a member of the basketball team, playing point guard. J was lighting it up on basketball courts all across america. J erving admire proof 2020p basketball hall of fame silver dollars. Berg also talks about the kidney and insulin, about insulin resistance, about the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. The baddest man ever to shoot a basketball nba legends. Cracking the books cashless transactions, jeffs bookshelf, and lianna spurrier. In a deeply personal and almost shockingly honest memoir, dr.
The aba ceased to exist with the american basketball associationnational basketball association merger in 1976, leading to several teams joining the national basketball association and to the introduction of the 3point shot in the nba in 1979. Make offer 1976 topps dr j all star brightwell centered. My life above the rim and behind closed doors by julius. Complete julius erving pictures gallery, all dr j photos. No one has ever controlled and conquered the air above pro basketball like julius erving, the incomparable doctor j of the new york nets. Booktopia buy basketball books online from australias leading online bookstore. One of the most exciting and talented players in the history of professional basketball, julius erving literally changed how the game is played. The basketball hall of famer will gueststar as himself on the office, ew has learned.
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