Julius Erving - 1977 NBA All-Star MVP Highlights (Showtime)

[@garysimard5674]

They booed Dr. J but when he spoke to the fans, they appreciated, he won them over. Class.

[@dsmith9249]

And that, IMO, is what made him the best in my opinion. Nobody in those days could do what he was doing. But he was always so humble and classy, just a tremendous role model during my teenage years. Maybe not the greatest scorer or greatest shooter, but overall package,on and off the court, I'll take Dr. J, every single time.

[@daves2058]

Always likeable even when he destroyed your team!

[@timothyrichards8706]

I have never in my over 60 years, witness a individual handle a disgruntled audience the way Julius Erving did. Well spoken and True class. A Beautiful individual !

[@robertkline8458]

Dr.j was the original magic act on NBA basketball court

[@jmbauzo6180]

he was simply the best.

[@lloydkline7245]

J M Bauzo dr.j put on an airwalk show in the allstar

[@tymcnish5674]

Class act and one of the most under-rated players in the all-time great player debate. Prime Dr. J could have held his own with anyone. #theymustaforgot

[@bancroftgroves2021]

Absolutely

[@boardmanfan]

He was my all-time favorite time hoops player. Stylish and classy and one of the all-time greats.

[@robertkline8458]

Dr.j was the original magic act on NBA basket floor

[@terrymapes2566]

How the hell could you ever boo that performance and that man! Wish he was playing now, no one I’d rather watch than the “DOCTOR’.

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

Julius is the best rebounding,blocking,steals, volume scorer megastar of all times and the best ever on the open court bar none..Mj has an overall edge on him due to his post game perfection..Dr J in his prime though was an unseen sensation to watch while Mike although more fierce was less free flowing and came second..since these two there is no one else with that type of magic

[@brucescott4261]

Julius Erving was the fastest small forward in the history of the game. He dunked on every center throughout his entire career.

[@bobby33x97]

The Dr. was best small F ever.

[@lloydkline7245]

vince33x dr.j sold tickets popcorn and refreshments, love his airwalk walk show, fancy moves towards the basket

[@haroldm8435]

Dr. J dunked on EVERYBODY. He didn't discriminate.

[@sambeezy007]

​@@haroldm8435 That's true equality

[@StevenC32]

I grew up watching Dr. J and loved him as a kid, but he isn't anywhere near as good as LeBron James. Dr. J as good as he was could not go to his left. LeBron on the other hand is left handed but shoots mostly with his right and can drive with either hand and shoot with either hand, and he actually has a higher vertical than Dr. J.

[@darrenhawkins7970]

A Class Act. Legend

[@marcoindians1627]

Doctor j ... My hero

[@lloydkline7245]

Marco Indians my hero too, he sold tickets popcorn and refreshments

[@jayelbee1111]

The Pistol was making the game so much fun for Dr. J. Imagine both teammates on a NBA team. They would have been a show for the fans.

[@blueodum]

My favourite play was the Erving goaltending - look how high above the rim he was!

[@tonygajate5780]

when Doc had a warp gear, he was as fast as anyone ever with the ball, beast mode

[@iess2006]

Doc really knows how to posterize Kareem! Man, I never knew how good Paul Westphal was.....like John Stockton good. Doc handled the MVP situation with class as only he could.

[@ralphharris4861]

When in high school we used to go up to USC and play in the ole gym where they had ROTC etc.. But Westphal would come back an ball back then, I got to see him and Gus Williams go at it .. Westphal had a Jerry West type game but with a little more flair.. Celtics never should of traded him ... lol

[@nycsongman9758]

Perfect acceptance speech; I think that Doc's thoughtful charisma stunned, and shamed the booing fans. He first acknowledged them, gracefully, totally disarming them, then expressed a little vulnerability in reminding them that for all of his exploits that kept the ABA afloat as a saleable commodity, he had lost, as well; and then, let them know that *he was who he was;* he was totally their "daddy" with that speech. Bravo.

[@bcask61]

It was a magical time in the NBA. Its hard to describe to those too young to remember just how much Dr. J electrified the entire NBA when he came in. Every one had heard the stories but most had not seen him in person. We had never seen anything like him. MJ and everyone else who came after were imitators. Doc invented a new game, and he did it with consummate class.

[@user-zg2yg8kw6t]

I agree one of the greatest iconic legendary athletes ever to play the game Dr J the Man who invented house calls a sensational memorable classic athlete of all time thy name is Dr J more power to you Sir and then some.

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

DOC & PISTOL HOOK UP AT 4 57. SWEET!!!!!!!!!

[@skineyemin4276]

That was dope.

[@georgetrevortan446]

They nearly became teammates in 1972 with the Hawks.

[@jonmacie7581]

Flashy but unnecessary. Turned an easy shot into a more difficult one. My opinion

[@iess2006]

What a duo they would have made at the Hawks! Rings! Thanks for the time pointer. Criminal that they were not allowed to play together, people would still be talking about it.

[@lloydkline7245]

My favorite allstars games, i love dr.j fancy airwalk moves towards the basket dr.j sold tickets popcorn and refreshments

[@chrisgabler9507]

Great highlights! I forgot just how dominating the Dr. was in this game. I believe the Doc in his prime could beat anyone in a game of one-on-one, including MJ, and David Thompson.

[@DeeNice681]

I'd favor Doc against any Forward, but Jordan and Thompson are kind of too quick him as guards!

[@chrisgabler9507]

I think Jordan and Thompson had a quicker 1st step facing the basket, but, from this video, the Doc had incredible speed to run down court to steal the ball, block shots. Erving was bigger and stronger, and posting up on them I believe he would have the advantage. His first five years in the ABA, and the first four years in the NBA Erving was at the peak of his physical athleticism.

[@ngi65]

DeeNice681 I dont think so..

[@ngi65]

DeeNice681 one on one game is not just quickness.. Dr.J is too strong for MJ and David Thompson

[@chrisgabler9507]

The Doctor was so dominant in the game, he got the All-Star MVP in this game, on the LOSING team!!

[@raulramirez2409]

Dr.J the greatest!

[@cflo1386]

It would've been awesome as a fan of both to have seen Pete and Dr. J on the same team.

[@sambeezy007]

They'd win more rings

[@CLewey44]

I think had Pete and Doc played together as they almost did in ATL, Pistol's career would be possibly top 5 PG ever. Who knows who they would have gotten around them. He would have probably scored a lot less but would have been a great primary distributor for a guy like Erving.

[@cflo1386]

CLewey44 Both would've been great teammates.

[@JAWrightonline]

Pistol + Dr. J? Magic and Worthy BEFORE Magic and Worthy.

[@skineyemin4276]

It would have been sick.

[@camaradiop3731]

Dr. J has said that Pistol Pete delivered precision passes during their brief time together in Atlanta; see David Friedman's website, 20secondtimeout.com.

[@johnkomosa4089]

Yes, however, I really liked Cheeks also, not pistol but pretty darn good.

[@ozneroll2132]

The Doctor was built to play basketball pure and simple. I really felt sorry for guys like Cowens, Havlicek, Westphal...etc.; they never knew what hit them. Dr. J was on another level of play and they were just helpless to stop him. Its like Pat Riley said " Where did this guy come from"?

[@pmr352]

Such an exciting player.

[@mwash52]

Damn! Forgot how he could dominate a game. He was moving at a different speed.

[@jonathanhairston5019]

What a class act saying nice things even though the crowd was booing

[@anthonytaylor5091]

Simply amazing DOC!!!!

[@deanthomas8026]

So amazing to See all this real time growing up. Humble Great Athlete ! DOC J

[@rodrigobezerra1319]

Dr J really deserved to be the MVP !

[@jjs777fzr]

Poor fan reaction to Dr J getting the MVP at the end. How rude.

[@perkinsvalentine]

It's called - being on the wrong side of history, those who booed The Doctor - being MVP also involved helping to revive the sport. Which Dr J did until the arrival of Bird and Magic. Also back then Julius Irving & Co. continually knocked Milwaukee out of the playoffs , perhaps as a backhand to the no-class idiots who booed him, I'd like to think so.

[@johnkomosa4089]

That's right, Doc's last game was in Milwaukee at the Mecca, I was there and Milwaukee (the Bucks) played "Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John after the game as Milwaukee finally got past the 6ers.. I was a Philadelphia Fan living in Wisconsin. The Doctor was my favorate, a very exciting player. Nice to see Bob Linear in the Allstar game playing well. I did not know Detroit was West Coast in 77. I really started watching in 79 when I became a Jack Sikma fan, Down Town Freddie Brown, what Magic did in 80 was Amazing as a Rookie. Spanked my 6ers. Doc and Magic Had Some Good battles.

[@clarencesimmons8580]

Dr. J is my Idol.

[@victorbriggs7117]

Class all day everyday

[@sex6cult9revolution]

Pistol Pete and Dr J together on the same team = pure entertainment.

[@kaspafischer]

What a duo Dr J and Pistol Pete would have been with the Hawks! Too bad it didn't push through... 😑

[@31olegna]

Look at the legends on that court!

[@teresaslone771]

He single handedly REVOLUTIONIZED the game! Thats why he's the BEST EVER PERIOD! BEST AMBASSADOR the NBA has EVER had! He had more CLASS and was WELL SPOKEN and RESPECTED for his HUMILTY than these chest beating overpaid traveling and carrying the ball knuckle heads of today.

[@ricepley6043]

haha...that is spot on correct!

[@sambeezy007]

I agree 😅😅👍

[@TruthHasSpoken]

I love the DUNK on Kareem !

[@robertpurtle7135]

You can go on about Michael Jordan all you want, no one was ever better than Dr. J at his best.

[@jeffsmith8899]

My 1st poster up in my bedroom when I was a kid. Dr. J Thank you, Julius Erving. Phoenix 85008 65° 🌞

[@dreamchaser4822]

Oh damn! Now I know how awesome the Doctor was ⚡️ Absolutely jaw dropping 😮 3:15

[@southwest1988]

This is real basketball kids there is no carrying the ball no dancing no acting no traveling no walking this is what basketball should be this is beauty to watch. hustling !

[@ralphharris4861]

Atlanta Hawks had Dr.J in training camp with Pistol Pete and entire NBA got scared of the thought of Julius Erving and Pete Maravich on same team .. But didn't you witness what could of been from what u saw in that all star game.. Better know history

[@vivianaggabao4823]

The Original sky walker in the ABA NBA!! Dr.J Erving the big "J "

[@dreamchaser4822]

And the comment of a classy, eloquent man 👏

[@theboss4eva494]

My boy Dr j lettin everybody know he own the league my nigga.

[@stevieplez2]

They booed The Doctor. oh hell no!!

[@jjs777fzr]

Steven Pleasant yeah that even pisses me off and I'm a Celtics fan. You don't boo greatness.

[@stevieplez2]

Yes indeed I am glad that you agree, beeing a Celtics fan and all

[@kurtadams3021]

Steven Pleasant yes indeed

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

Well the `1977 ASG was in Milwaukee Areana where the Bucks play. The Bucks had DOCS` NBA rights in the 1972 draft,but Erving went HARDSHIP as a junior at U of MASSACHUSETTS and chose the Virginia Squires of the ABA in the 1971-72 season. So,that BOOING in Mikwaukee is saying DOC u spurned us!!! the BIG O,KAREEM,DOC,DANDRIDGE,what a DYNASTY we could have had!!!!!

[@jediknight5179]

wow trivia...nice

[@wpl6661]

I actually prefer the game without the 3 point shot. You actually had to work for points.

[@Snagglefratz]

The three point shot and free agency ruined the game.

[@skineyemin4276]

@@Snagglefratz The 3 point shot was first introduced or created by the ABA.

[@kurtadams3021]

Me too

[@ozneroll2132]

No,...the 3 point shot kept the game interesting. Without the 3 point shot the team with the big lead had the game won....you could turn the tv off early (and that led to some boring games). One other thing....the 3 pt. shot keep teams from collapsing in the paint on defense; which could also lead to some pretty boring games. But the main advantage of having the 3 point shot was that teams were never out of a game.

[@Amick44]

@@ozneroll2132 Problem is, too many guys who don't shoot it well, keep shooting them when they shouldn't.

[@southwest1988]

That Pistol and Dr. J duo is something to watch !!!!!!!!!!!

[@Honest15dx]

That dunk on Kareem. Now that's nasty!!!!

[@jaleelmuhammad9659]

00:28 why he yam it on Kareem like that, wow

[@djgtrident]

Pure class, ambassador of the game!

[@iess2006]

MJ would have took it personal, but Doc rose above & kept it classy...earned the respect of everyone. That's why Doc is one of my heroes and MJ is most certainly not. True legends lead by example, not with intimidation.

[@tren35]

I despise MJ, props for your mutual hate. But I have never seen MJ sucker punch anyone, google Dr. J super punch, not that classy.

[@kurtadams3021]

THE GOOD DR

[@loutcb]

prime doc

[@ramgarr]

Dr.J and Pistol too much fun.

[@bertrandqualo8147]

Guy is a legend could ball like out of this world I didn't know how good he really was

[@oluhamilton2121]

Initially crowd wanted Westphal but was gracious enough to applaud Doc.

[@bookerwtight3457]

That was a great game by The Dr on both ends of the court his first NBA all star gane

[@thefallofthewicked5865]

Hey Dr. J, where'd you get those moves are you a member of the human race. Old heads know that song.

[@suttonsplash14]

the game was better without the 3 point line

[@ozneroll2132]

Low class fans booing Dr. J. He really was as classy as he was gifted...no doubt.

[@kurtadams3021]

Yes indeed

[@JA_WILL]

Just imagine the history of the Atlanta Hawks if Dr. J and Pistol Pete had been allowed to remain together in the ATL. The Dr. now lives in the ATL. Would not have to go back to the Bob Pettit era for a Hawks NBA title. Pistol Pete might not have blown his knee out.

[@abevillanueva1974]

Man! Pistol and Doc! Almost teammates on the Hawks. This was just a preview of what could have been.

[@thomasrichards7271]

They probably would have been more outstanding together in the ABA

[@msgeorgiaannettefranklin5493]

❤LEGENDARY❤ 🌠THIS IS 🏀🏀 DR.J🏀🏀 🥇🏀🏆🏀💫🏀 💙💙LOVE💙💙

[@marcnigro146]

100% Pure class!! Love the Doctor, my absolute favorite athlete of all time, always a class act.

[@johnmoreland4501]

Good to see pistol Pete, greatest ball handler of all time. Would have loved to seen him and Erving play together more then just on a all star team.

[@oluhamilton2121]

Well spoken and circus shots. Oh, the DICHOTOMY!

[@StevenC32]

I actually watched that All Star Game in real time back in 1977. That was the first time that I had ever seen anyone slam on Kareem.

[@robertdunn7364]

DR. J WAS THE MAN !!!

[@arnhay]

2:20 was moves they do today!!!

[@bpsactclass2218]

All NBA players should be required to watch all-star games from the late 70s and early 80s. The players played hard on both ends of the court. Great basketball!

[@characterunderconstruction5891]

Didn't realize how humble he was back then until I compared him to today's players.

[@dexxed674]

That poster on kareem was nasty

[@MythicalSLIM]

Glad I found this channel

[@lennybeason1110]

If Dr.J would have played with a great pg he would have averaged 30 ppg for his career.

[@scottdavidson7001]

His point guard Maurice Cheeks is in the Hall of Fame. When Julius came to Philadelphia in 1976, he was told by Pat Williams to reduce his offensive dominance which included around 6 less shots a game. Go to 1977 finals and watch Doc play more aggressively on the offensive side of the ball. It's the closest u will see what Doc was in the ABA.

[@johnkomosa4089]

As teams became more refined and caught up to the Doctor, folks forget how teams would dbbl and triple team the Doctor in the early 80's , until Andrew came along, you stop Doc., you stop the sixers. When Toney and Moses came along, teams had to restructure the way they played Philly which they did in 1984 after Doc's NBA Ring with his Teammates.

[@lennybeason1110]

@@scottdavidson7001 When I say great I'm talking Tiny Archibald or a Isaiah Thomas or a Magic Johnson. Cheeks was good tho.

[@runninrebel1520]

These guys would wipe the court against the NBA today.

[@redemptorladica3561]

If they didn't get Dr.J and some teams from ABA,there would be no Kobe,MJ and Lebron.That's the reason why they got Dr.J because he was the best there .

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

IS IT ME OR IS DOCS FRO A LITTLE LOW IN THE NBA HERE!!!!!!!

[@marcusharrison49]

Yes he got a haircut and I think it gradually got shorter from 1977 on :)

[@dreamchaser4822]

OMG, what disrespect for prime Kareem😮 0:25

[@bloomintokyoseoul]

Prime Doctor on another level.

[@norway0618]

damn.. he is more dominant than jordan...lol hahaha

[@michaelboykin4553]

Norman Bates He was truly more dominant than Jordan but you're probably not old enough to remember the doctor in his prime.

[@kurtadams3021]

True

[@johnmininger7472]

@@michaelboykin4553 - I am old enough to remember and living near Philly at the time, that was my team. I actually met Doug Collins at a game and had an autographed picture of the 76-77 team. That said, I have to disagree, as amazing as Dr J was, Jordan was consistently on a different level.

[@johnkomosa4089]

Like Mike said, your not old enough, not many seen Doc and those untelevised aba games, look at Wilts 100 game, bairly remembered, those guys paved the way for a cocky smart-ass Jordan that could really play. 2 Great players with a very differant upbringing. Glad we had them both, one right after another, so special.

[@SniffyPoo]

some classic swooping dunks

[@g.v.9487]

3:20 amazing !

[@jackheinz8479]

the first player ever to have done in your face dunk and alley-opp.

[@jamesmeuwissen7823]

Wilt was doing em long before the Dr

[@radar0412]

I don't know if there was a reason The Doc didn't participate in the 1977 NBA Slam Dunk contest.

[@MaliVinnyB]

Who has the full game!!

[@jerryrawlings8885]

They played basketball rough back then did'nt they!

[@philb.1502]

The NBA was slow to adopt the three point line in the league. They didn't put that in until the 1979-1980 season. They got the idea from the ABA, who had it in 1968!!!

[@JC-sz9bo]

DR.J Great Showman

[@scottwaszak698]

I LOVE Dr.J. He was my guy growing up. Because of his hand size, body control and athleticism, he could do thing on the court that no one else could, and still cannot do to this day. BUT...no WAY he beats MJ one on one. MJ was a FAR better outside shooter , much better man-up defender, and even quicker and more athletic. But how much fun would it have been to watch?!😊

[@linked2you371]

I agree, but I do think he inspired MJ's imagination on what he could do. Remember Jordan is in high school during this game.

[@scottwaszak698]

Oh, no doubt!

[@JW-yb8du]

Scott Waszak , a prime DrJ was much quicker then jordan . Plus Dr J was stronger as well. Dr J would have torn Jordans ass up in a 1 on 1

[@scottwaszak698]

No.

[@MrScott4020]

Scott Waszak YES!

[@characterunderconstruction5891]

I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who believes this: The 76ers was up 2 games to 0 on the Trailblazers. In the 1976/1977 NBA championship series. The NBA never gave the ABA its proper respect. Calling it playground basketball. You couldn't have this guy (Julius Erving) fresh from the ABA winning a NBA championship in his very first year in the NBA. So the 76ers had to lose that championship. The momentum the Philadelphia 76ers had in those first two games was probably going to be a sweeped resulting in this ABA player become the face of the NBA. How embarrassing for the NBA that called the ABA street ball players. I watched all 6 games, it was like someone simply turned (Rigged) the switch off. For you Trailblazers fans, it's just my most humble opinion. Just ask the 1969 Baltimore Colts and Bubba Smith. In this case the NFL won the first two SuperBowls so the NFL needed the AFL (Eventually the AFC) to look legit. Why do you think Joe Namath guaranteed a Jets victory?

[@sonnyallagonez5776]

Straight Facts Bro!

[@kanyecrazy7440]

4:32 tufffff!

[@BasketballJones48021]

Good upload, Doc was great on this one with some tremendous highlights... But Paul Westphal deserved MVP, to be honest. I've uploaded this game's highlights before, Westphal was great on both ends, very clutch and his team (the West) actually won.

[@stevieplez2]

+BasketballJones48021 Hog Wash!!

[@mrlafayette1964]

+Steven Pleasant lol

[@skineyemin4276]

Nah. Also, Westphal was not about to reinvigorate the NBA in 1977 when it was really needed.

[@MrCarloC1969]

House Call!!!!!

[@PrettyTonyTTV]

How u gonna boo DR.J ??

[@TheMeefive]

It was Cruz first year in the NBA. He was seen as an outsider.

[@brickarias7850]

The people are booing?? Why

[@orlandoatl1]

Pee wee kirkland, joe hammond, skip wise,curt jones, art sivel, billy harris n raymond lewis shoulda been in this game

[@pallen49]

At 3:04 ..assuming the fella on the right ( grey hair ) is an assistant...he's not Tex Winter, is he? The fella who created the ' Triangle offense ' later on?

[@Swove2204]

You've got me digging on that one. My first instinct was to say that guy looks too heavy to be 1970's Tex. Also, I didn't know anything about him pre-Bulls but Wiki says he was coaching Northwestern from 1974 to 1978 then Long Beach State from 1979 to 1983. I see the resemblance though. His page for reference: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Winter

[@pallen49]

Thanks for checking. Appreciate that. But i do believe you are right. He does look a bit too heavy to be the Tex of the 70's.lol. Thanks again..Cheers

[@gates69]

ponchai allen That's 76ers assistant coach Jack McMahon

[@benjaminbrown3951]

So much better without the 3pt shot

[@johnbonner589]

I saw the game. They were booing because the East lost

[@johnkomosa4089]

Wow, John, you were at the Game?

[@markprice2225]

Does this make me old like Adam Sandler in Hustle? He is like 15 years older than me thank God, so I got some time to get old fat & gray.

[@brickarias7850]

Jouu...jouuuu....woouuufff...3:19 min