HD Highlights of Julius 'Dr. J' Erving

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Arguably one of the best dunkers in NBA/ABA history, Dr. J epitomized dunking into an art of creativity coupled with power. This video is a tribute to some of his best career highlights.

[@JimtheCODpro]

Unpopular opinion: Dr.J is the best NBA player. He can dunk like a center on other players but throw some intense shoots. He kept NBA alive at the '80s.

[@RobertHall-mq7ze]

He may not be the best, but he was damn sure the most entertaining to watch. "Rock the baby"!

[@shekhemmaakherumenmetu9270]

If it wasn't Dr J, There wouldn't be any High lights, dunk context, the multi million dollar contracts the players are getting today.He revolutionized the N.B.A. Your Welcome Michael Jordan.

[@Bogie6588]

I was blessed to be alive during his peak. And he is still my favorite player of all time....on and off the court. Pure class.

[@tyrone1544]

Illigitamate daughter

[@lar1128]

Yes I saw him to in his prime. I agree.

[@matthewhetzler4912]

An absolute legend in Philly.

[@darwinudtuhan7504]

Magic Johnson was a good gentle man guy. And he waited Dr. J dropped in front of him he hold and catches him. Instead of bad fall respect. 🌹🙏

[@kwaichangshane122]

Notice how Doc never made it about himself,scored and got back on D.Class act forever!

[@heyfromdave1297]

a true team player, yes, indeed, not like all these idiots today who celebrate over one stupid basket and act like they're the shit when they're nothing, there is no letter 'i' in the word 'team' - showboaters only sicken me, there's nothing more enjoyable then watching basketball or any team sport for that matter where no one person stands out, and everybody plays as a T E AM

[@AndrewRock3431]

heyfrom Dave ever heard of Kawhi Leonard?

[@silcaddj7708]

@@heyfromdave1297 yup there is no I in a TEAM unless your name is LeBron.

[@AndyMatts44]

@@heyfromdave1297 - Dude, don't roll out that cliche. There's an "M" and an "E" in team, you know.

[@edscottable]

heyfrom Dave Sometimes they are the shit, though

[@Gitfiddle]

Everyone talks about Dr. J’s dunks but his layups are my personal favorites. I think the Doctor has the sweetest layup of all time. Soft as a feather.

[@gartmanxxx]

Totally agree.

[@gambinotorriosaenz9453]

Wilt Chamberlain and George Gervin had the best finger roll of all time

[@jkateilsel4492]

I agree, along with Gervin.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

His finger roll was a thing of beauty! Ala George Gervin (Iceman).

[@rogeromance]

His layups were amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ronenborshevsky8144]

my favorite player ever!!! absolutely glorious! how I miss those days...

[@charlesbright8061]

70s n 80s best basketball era

[@williamfox1146]

In 1976 the New Jersey Nets defeated the Denver Nuggets in six games in the ABA finals. The Doctor was guarded by Bobby Jones man-to-man in every game and averaged 40 points a game. Incredible. Bobby Jones was then and for many years later the best defensive forward in basketball.

[@generatorx]

When, he, Jones, Cheeks and Moses Malone were on that 83 team, that was unreal. All four were at least, above average defenders. That team had players who were finishers; not ones that threw the ball around the horn looking for a three point shot. Some people also do not notice that Erving made his plays on that 1.5 step rule rather than traveling to the basket.

[@sethtenrec]

@@generatorx excellent point, traveling rules were enforced much more back in the day, which even more underscores the greatness of Dr. J.

[@mjhyankeesful]

As A Celtics fan I cam tell you how good those sixers teams were. That was the Beastern Conference of the NBA

[@daviddorsey8754]

Fact.

[@kiplingvisintini5783]

nba fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkking joke

[@musicandmagic909]

It's a thing of beauty, and the music goes with everything perfectly. Faded footage of a bygone era, yes, but timeless.

[@unknowndriver6652]

the move on 1:51 i would say one of the most beautifull move ever. amazing

[@RBS314]

Doc was remarkable. Smooth, fast an could elevate. Glad I was able to see him play from beginning to end.

[@singeri]

Met Doc a few times outside the Spectrum in Philly when we waited for the players in the parking lot (I was a teen). He was always pleasant and easy going...great guy....Same for Bobby Jones and Darryl Dawkins....all fun to talk with after a game....got a laugh out of Maurice Cheeks when we asked him for ride home :-)

[@timothyrichards8706]

So true ! I was one of those teens. Doc gave me his sneakers after a game, I was ecstatic.

[@mrlaw711]

What a memorable experience.

[@tannerlarson6632]

@@timothyrichards8706 that’s awesome

[@-that_one_smxlly-1810]

That reverse lay vs lakers in the finals, and that rock a bye baby dunk was his iconic moments of all time.

[@garnettgreene4878]

2:17...still the greatest dunk ever in an NBA playoffs - finals...

[@gregorycarroll3916]

That rock the cradle dunk on Micheal Cooper was nasty!!

[@Seemsayin]

What a time to be a Sixers fan. I remember seeing a lot of these highlights, before they were highlights. I know. I'm old. Thanks for uploading.

[@boostjunkie2320]

Seemsayin How I feel when I watch LeBron highlights...I watched all of those plays happen in game before they became highlights. Got to watch countless game's in person over the year's I worked at the Q and it has been an experience

[@eboooo]

Steven Marzullo I'm happy for you. Hopefully he comes to Washington

[@brucescott4261]

Seemsayin ...I've been watching this game for fifty-six years and still counting!!! Be proud that you're old. I'm sixty-five years old and I'm proud of it. You've seen the greatest players of the twentieth century. The NBA today is watered down to almost nothing.

[@heyfromdave1297]

these punks today have NO IDEA what life and everything was back then, for one, they didn't exist

[@heyfromdave1297]

amen to that, most of 'life' is watered down to almost nothing, Jesus is on his way!

[@MrMbisker]

Before Magic, Jordan, Shaq ,Kobe, Lebron there was Doctor J The greatest of all time

[@tomswill9189]

Hell yeah. I agree.

[@rogeromance]

i TOTALLY AGREE! THE DOCTOR WAS THE TRUTH.

[@justainternetwonderer1273]

What about wilt?

[@syedasimhussain431]

Yes

[@syedasimhussain431]

These are in.slow motion and at that time technology was not so much advance to have more angles He was a legend of his time Its basket ball which has produced several jewels from time to time

[@clarkpedican5766]

The World don't know just how good Dr J is. All the Media talk about, are Championship Rings but Dr J is the NBA Today. Every player is trying to Emulate him but they think they are trying to be like Mike. No Dr J, no Spectacular NBA today. Ask Mike, where did he Get that Hang Time from; that Dunking from the 3 Points Line, that Cradling the Basketball and Dunking it, that Reverse Layup while Gliding in the Air Outta Bounds, and on and on he Emulated The Doc. Yeah and he fooled me too, I thought those were all MJ's Originals Moves, til I watched Retro Dr J.

[@fanofthebusiness2666]

Still waiting for them to dunk from the 3 point line.

[@Jonathan-cz4ky]

Ain’t nobody trying to emulate dr.J😂 they are just playing ball dude

[@greencupofdeath]

Who cares? Mj is the reason why NBA popularity exploded nationally and internationally.

[@mikefuchs-sb8pv]

everyone wanted to be like Dr. J, he was like Superman with a basketball, combined with his artistry, soaring and swooping...truly one of a kind.

[@franklingordon3354]

When I was young like 8 -10 years old my favorite player was Dr J. His game was the precursor to MJ. He rocked the rim and yet spoke like a professor which got him his nickname. The man was silky smooth, cool, badass and smart. I was pleased to see my son uses him in 3 on 3 playground mode in NBA2k. It got me wanting to watch his highlights and it was so enjoyable cause most I'd never even seen before. He started when I was just born but thought I'd share it cause it's interesting. The ones that are new for me are from a forgotten era of basketball but man was he slick. Thank you for posting that!

[@JW-vx9cf]

Respect. Favorite player of all time 🐐

[@WorldBFree-lw6wo]

OUTSTANDING! The soundtrack is perfect accompaniment for The Doctor's Soaring Style! BRAVO! Thank you for posting!

[@scottdavidson7001]

that dunk over Maxwell is just SICK. THAT IS ONE OF THE BEST FACIAL\POSTER DUNKS IN HISTORY. HE IS LIKE 18 INCHES HIGHER THAN CORNBREAD. THAT'S INSANE.

[@Jonathan-cz4ky]

It seems like you don’t even watch basketball, there are crazier posters in high school games these days man

[@robertlelis3410]

I always loved the Lakers...But Dr. J was just such a masterful artist on the court !

[@stever.5090]

Dr. J was so graceful and smooth on his plays. He must have one heck of a wingspan and large hands to do what he did. Truly poetry in motion.

[@luckybenny8871]

The GOOD DOCTOR.

[@howboutyomama]

Super job on the vid!!!🙌👊 Yes....the Dr. was absolutely “poetry in motion!!”

[@Seanakin]

The thing about Dr. J is he brought to pro basketball a greatly-needed infusion of STYLE, back in the 1970s, before Bird/Magic, Jordan, Kobe, LeBron et al. His leaping ability seemed UNREAL based on what footage I’ve seen, and to reiterate what many here have already said, he was a class act. For such an eloquent man, he seemed to let his actions on the court do the talking.

[@alsdyall]

Growing up in the 70's we had the Doc, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Muhammad Ali. An amazing time.

[@hjfj90]

Born 1960 and agree. Watching Dr. J in the ABA was too much ... I was a man when MJ came along so I didn't worship him like Dr. J.

[@alsdyall]

@@hjfj90 Yep. I was born in 1961 in NYC.

[@perpetualmotion357]

Thnx for having a good soundtrack for once. It goes so well watching the doctor. Dr J and Jordan both have those huge hands but weren't giants and were the perfect size. The giant hand attribute is just something you are born with. The ball control and manipulation sets them apart from 98 percent of the league. It's such an important aspect to the way they played the game.

[@Murph_.]

First, I respect most of the top players of all time. That being said, I think Doc was the GOAT. Yes, he didn't score as much as others, he didn't win as many championships, but a lot of what the modern game is started with Mr. Erving. Guys like Doc and Michael also show class and grace on and off the court. Again, he's from a long gone era, but the truth is many of today's players would NOT be able to keep up with him in his era, while he could play in today's NBA and still be a top star. Much love and respect to this man.

[@jblflatpicker]

1:35 in case you think MJ invented this move.

[@joshkim9251]

A masterpiece for the master class, Dr. J from the past

[@stoneharper7038]

Probably the most graceful big man the game has ever seen, he fucking floated out there at times

[@thedubbman4453]

He's the ultimate reason why I'm a true Sixers fan, and I live in the midwest.... 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@eugenemarshall2532]

He had the best finger rolls I ever seen

[@mauricegrant9229]

The 2nd Best Finger Roll, The George( The IceMan) Gervin Belongs To The #1 Finger Roll 😉👍

[@lt6245]

@@mauricegrant9229 Don't think so. Doc floated in the air longer with the finger roll than Gervin.It looked more smoother than Gervin. Gervin just did more finger rolls because he didn't have the hops that DJ had

[@mauricegrant9229]

@@lt6245 - That's Called " Compensating " It Wasn't Called A RACE Until More Than One Person Decided To RUN! 😉👍

[@rickrobitaille8809]

You proved this Message with DR.J..A diamond in the rough ..those early ABA nets days ..head band ABA NBA merger..that's the one of the greatest things I've seen..I was forever inspired ⚡🇨🇦

[@sarahc.toadvine6181]

THE GREATEST!! It's not even close! Anyone who says different is just dreaming

[@phoenixthedevourer1716]

The truthhhhh

[@trevormendez5363]

There is nothing like the classic

[@russellgilbert3453]

There's something majestic about a Julius Erving dunk.

[@jefflittle8340]

My favorite athlete of all time !!

[@jamescurran9002]

I love the classical music background...only Dr J deserves Classical

[@darrenhawkins7970]

Ahead of his time, one of the greatest. FACTS

[@james-ee3lc]

Such a legend, the fro makes it so much better

[@raulvalladares9004]

40 years since the team I grew up watching has won the NBA Championship, by far the 83’ 76’ers was one the greatest teams ever, Doc was & always be my favorite 76’er, elegance on the court & class act off the court!

[@waynehawkins7825]

Hands down the Godfather of the Dunk,,,DR. J ,Classic, power ,grace,,

[@bignizzle6973]

Amazingly gifted athlete. Enjoyed the Mozart.

[@ElSantoLuchador]

He certainly takes advantage of the three steps before traveling is called. He's like a triple jumper. The guy hangs up in the air while he decides how he's going to put it through the hoop. I know it's a highlight reel but he was playing next level and exposing all the defenders inadequacies. If a weakness was there, he would find it.

[@JimiMac]

Simply THE BEST!

[@larrycopeland2413]

The one under the basket vs. the Lakers in Philly (1:13) has to be the most amazing one I've ever seen.

[@donaldallen445]

Larry Copeland that move was so fantastic that the doctor amazed himself, the Lakers had him cut off and he turned a nowhere to go play into one of the most incredible moves I have ever seen

[@claude8604]

iconic shot

[@jameshardin1100]

He was able to extend the ball overhead better than anyone else.

[@brucebudka]

Only one Doctor J.

[@bobbymitchell8273]

Totally the coolest 2 ever play the game ☺my favorite player of all time 4 being an all around solid player such style !!!!!

[@haveatomato]

Now this is a good highlight reel. Good music.

[@sandro_italian_traveler2945]

Fantastic! And with the best music!!!

[@NebulosDragon]

The way he handles the basketball right before dunking just mesmerizing

[@JohnMoore-sy2qo]

Best badass game dunker of all time and a 100% class act at the same time.

[@mmsharif007]

His ability to palm the ball is incredible, the amount of control he has is like an artist.

[@bobdavis3357]

Dr J's dunk on 7 ft 4 Mark Eaton was most remarkable. Some years after, young Jordan did a 2 hand slam on Eaton. Amazing

[@abc456f]

Those long strides and freakishly long arms.

[@poshinejenifer5410]

The one who performance was truly a Great show.. Thanx Dr.J..!!

[@bobbysands6923]

It was like he could climb on the air. I grew up a NY Nets fan in the early 70s. No one in either league could touch him.

[@1stbyrd]

The originator of style on the court💯

[@ultrahustle]

I try not to be bias, watching many vids of great dunkers, but no one exist yet that has that incredible floating-defying-gravity style like Erving!!

[@Ffeoli1039]

Some came close obviously, but yes, Dr J looks like he was floating

[@beansbaxter6506]

Nobody ever looked more graceful on the court

[@tonycortina4624]

He was the Jimi Hendrix of BB. Big Hands like Jimi and they look alike also. The Best Damn In game Dunker of All Time

[@drewv5119]

The Doctor! Best name of all time

[@ClassicGREATS]

That's the Dr!

[@goldenera4ever]

You can thank this man for the way players, even today, play above the rim.

[@djtruedomination]

Tremendous grace and athleticism. This guy would be great in any era.

[@123slasher.16]

Now you see why Grover Washington Jr. made the jam, Let It Flow For Dr. J.

[@latif87]

The Song Sounds pretty good

[@richardjones6309]

Michael Jo You gotts remembet jordan grew up in nc and hete in nc david thompson is a legend. Im a mj fan and my fave all time isctge doc bot thompson would get more props if the dunk wasnt illegal for much of his career.

[@54321yrrag]

Dr J is a class act!

[@tremunique6149]

They have the right music bcuz this is nothing but art of the highest order.

[@luvtahandload7692]

Awesome! My boyhood idol.

[@joshuakovalcin2555]

He might have the softest touch for a guy that size ever, some of these layups are unbelievable graceful. The music and slow mo really does it justice

[@Mg2SiO4]

This man has been the personification of the Elegance. MJ stated that without Dr. J, MJ would never existed.

[@morganhanbery264]

2 artist go hand and hand dr j and mozart 1:40

[@batmanforpresident9655]

A genuine freak of nature.Not before,during or since has there been anyone even remotely equal to Erving.Dominique Wilkins was as close as humanly possible.Sorry Jordan fans,but not even close.

[@jdsmith5681]

The original goat so smooth

[@workisnotlife]

Pure class

[@FirstnameLastName-sx8ls]

Love seeing the fro move all by itself. Finger rolls. H.S. schools kids should learn that fundamental.

[@roycurtis5669]

The great great great Julius dr. J Irving

[@easymoneytrey87]

1:13 this is just absurd🤯

[@ralphwiggins6844]

Dr J is Rembrandt🎨..with a basketball!!🎨🏀 Many of his games in the 70s weren't even televised or recorded.

[@ferdinandmeneses7661]

Classy and finesse! WOW 😳

[@MrMelloCountry]

The Doctor did it with such class. Mozart is so appropriate for this highlight reel.

[@youbadboyyoubad5936]

Power to the people Mr Dr j

[@webbgems67]

Michael, Kobe, LeBron.. The Dr. Gave birth to all of them 😷

[@rrrrrrtt1]

So much class and style in every play. Mike J. was good too but it was like a hard dunk every single time.

[@LanceJ.]

Imagine how many highlights we didn’t see of his because no footage exists.

[@carlsandefer5678]

Pure talent wise it has to be dr j

[@12yearsa57]

1:59 that 3 point jumper form is cold

[@quinnjames6485]

That was so elegant

[@patmoffit4346]

The man brought Coolness to the Court

[@bryantwoodard4302]

Pretty finger roll lay ups were the Doctors trademark as well has his unorthodox but stylish slam dunks. He made some cool posters and basketball cards too. The 70's: Evel Knievel, Dr. J and Bruce Lee.

[@tanyapeterson667]

THIS WAS REAL BASKETBALL PLAYING FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME! GO DR JAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! THE ORIGINAL PLAYERSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

[@benburleigh6379]

That was awesome: set up and content!

[@lancehood7916]

This is why it bothers me when someone says they are the greatest because everyone bit off of someone and if it wasnt for these Legends paving the way the game wouldn't have evolved. Thank you Dr. J Thanks Dominique, Thanks Mike Thanks Kobe, These Guys paved the way for the way the skill we enjoy the way the game is played today doesn't happen without these guys.

[@WiganGazKobe824]

That lay up against the Lakers…. HOW!!!!???!?!?!???? ❤️🏀🔔

[@christopherrosado6053]

Poetry in motion