Julius Erving 1980 NBA Finals Highlights

[@davidd7042]

Most people don't realize this man's creativity and ability to score. Remember, this is against Kareem, Michael Cooper, Magic and the freakin' Lakers. He has become way underrated. He is truly one of the very greatest.

[@briandavidson1946]

100 percent true. Good grief; if Philly would have said to him do ur thang, his numbers all around would be even more staggering. Tremendous off the ball defender. Wonderful 12-15 foot bank shooter from either side. In today's game with all the training, specialized diets etc....He would be the face of the NBA. Think about it.... all wide open lanes...he would be attacking the rim like a fat hungry kid eating cake. Greatest open court player ever....and it ain't close.

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@briandavidson1946 Jordan was a better open court player and a far better defender

[@briandavidson1946]

@@GoGetYourShinebox thank u for ur opinion.

[@ogphil5600]

@@GoGetYourShinebox better defender but not better open court player it’s not even close

[@JAWrightonline]

@@GoGetYourShinebox No, Jordansexual, he wasn't. The Doctor's open-court skills take a backseat to no one, especially Little Mikey. On other erroneous fronts you put out there, Jordan's defense was vastly overrated. When he was being torched, Scottie Pippen was often called on to save Jordan's sorry ass. Erving's defense was no worse than MJ's and Doc was a much better shot-blocker. Jordan had a better outside shot than Dr. J. That's the best I can do.

[@staceyjackson5300]

Without A Doubt The Most Exciting Basketball Player Of All Time ! (Julius Erving ) !

[@clarencesimmons8580]

Happy Birthday, Doctor J!🎈🎂🏀

[@ronaldgranville9760]

ABSOFRIGGGGINLUTELY BROTHER!!!!

[@MIXPRO68]

THIS IS WHY DR J MADE ME A BASKETBALL FANATIC IN THE 80'S TO THE EARLY 2000'S HE IS TRULY AN ICON OF THE GAME AND U HAVE TO JUST WATCH HOW HE SCORES AND JUST BE AMAZED.

[@michaelnorris6168]

Julius Erving is still my all time favorite basketball player.

[@lloydkline6946]

❤dr.j airwalk or moonwalk moves towards the basket 🧺, dr.j should have his own Nike gym shoe

[@6DoctorJ]

Ditto.

[@fatherpeace6486]

Ditto, Ditto

[@HiNRGboy]

He was mine too growing up, I have so many favorites now but he was definitely the first I really grew to love

[@rhoieeichstadt8406]

The way he holds and shakes the ball oh man he is one of a kind we havent seen a player like him so many decades have past

[@mitchellpearson6894]

Simply the Goat

[@rickrobitaille8809]

This was great Sixers team🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@JLozdrummin]

You all can talk about MJ, LBJ all you want but no one is like Dr. J. !!!

[@richdouglas2311]

It's funny to watch one of the best leapers of all time--Bobby Jones--hit one set shot after another. I'm so glad he's FINALLY in the Hall of Fame.

[@richdouglas2311]

This is ONE series. It would be a career highlight film for most players.

[@MichaelMitchell-eo6cb]

Never seen a man dunk on Kareem like Doc did. Huge hands,long arms, and elevation !!

[@DeeNice681]

Jordan never dunked on Kareem like Doc. Marques Johnson from the Bucks did a couple of times.

[@docmurky]

Jelly bean Bryant (Kobes dad) dunked on Kareem in Magics first game in the NBA.

[@MDN891]

Even that said Kareem gave him the blues bcuz whenever playing the Lakers Kareem was always there waiting 4 him. Sometimes Kareem would get him & others times Doc would get him. Just love the respect both had 4 each other's gam

[@randyparker2373]

The Dr was and still my all time favorite

[@surfshack2]

Amazing athleticism combined with an incredible scoring instinct. Nobody did it like the Doc. He could score anywhere from midrange and outside consistently too. The 1980 Finals was classic. The start of the greatest era in basketball.

[@richdouglas2311]

Julius saved TWO leagues. He saved the ABA long enough for the merger to take place. Then he saved the NBA until Magic and Bird came in. Doc was known for his dunks, but look how many times he laid it up, shot the short jumper, or hit the perimeter shot.

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

what about his play making..so many assists ,particulary on the double teams,so simple,fundamental and efficient and sometimes fancy too, in paints full of bodies..no selfisness at all..if The Sixers gave Dr J a point forward role with his super fast first step he would have had way more assists drawing the second and third defender on him..the man was not even a ball dominant player at all,which is very very exceptional for his status in the league!

[@scottcooksey5284]

He saved the NBA for certain sure,,,, the ABA was the most exciting league between the two, but unfortunately the ABA was on its way out, some teams had already started dismantling - Kentucky Colonels had already sold Issel to Denver in preparation for the merger,,, one example. By then they knew it was over. The ABA WAS A SUPERIOR LEAGUE. I'VE ALWAYS WISHED IT COULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT.

[@dariussuite1605]

I'm so glad you said that about Dr J saving the NBA, nobody never ever mentions this or talks about it. Bird and Magic did not saved the NBA Dr j did and he is still getting underrated for a lot of things.

[@donaldnixon919]

Dr J doesn't receive the credit he deserves

[@3isthenew1]

Imagine the Doctor playing in today's spacing and dribbling rules.

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

Dr J apart of 30000(8th) pnts also has 10000 boards(more than many centers like ben wallace), 2000 blocks(triple lebron/jordan/kobe) 5700 assists and 7th all time steals to this day..when he went to the sixers the managment asked him and this is well known fact, to drop his scoring so the rest of the egos in that team will be ok and take only 10 to 15 shots per game..that was a 40 per cent reduction from his usual ABA attempts per game..he ended up with 24 ppg career and slightly over 50 per cent fg percent whitch was the same during the ABA and NBA years..so do the math and you ll see that with a few extra attempts if he was in a more Julius Erving type of "system" like Kobe,Lebron,Westbrook or Harden he would easily be 28 + ppg player with way more boards , steals and blocks from all aforemantioned.. Have in mind that the 70s was a team/us type of era and the mentality was way different than the years that followed and the sixers have completely flopped two other all time greats(CB and AI) proving themselfs very unsucessfull coaching/managment/backoffice wise..yet in the Julius Erving era they went to the NBA finals 4 out of 7 times and got their only title since...

[@briandavidson1946]

100 percent dead on balls accurate.

[@muraveyoscar2115]

he was a true star in aba history but in nba he never lead is scoring boards assists steals he was good player not a true superstar

[@almadeunrebel]

@@muraveyoscar2115 who cares about scoring leader

[@lennybeason1110]

The difference between the Sixers winning multiple titles was Kareem playing with Magic. If Doc would have had Moses all of that time in the NBA he would have at least 4 chips ‼️

[@TheMeefive]

@@muraveyoscar2115 Imagine if Lebron or Jordan had their minutes cut from 40-35 and were told by the coach that they did not need them to score 30 points a game. How often would they have led the league in scoring? That's what Gene Shue did to Dr. J in his prime years.

[@Milordvega]

There was this tremendous behind the back assist to Maurice Cheeks on a fastbreak in the 2nd quarter of Game 3.

[@briandavidson1946]

Poetry in Motion

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@Milordvega 7:54 mk. at the SPECTRUM.

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@@briandavidson1946 7:54 MK.

[@bondi-e2s]

My favorite Dr. J story from the NBA (& ABA for a brief period) referee Earl "Yogi" (yes his nickname from his mates in our hometown, Pottstown, PA) Strom. After working an ABA game where he saw the Doctor for the 1st time, Yogi said to some writers, "I just saw the greatest basketball player in the world," (this from a ref who saw Elgin, Bob Petit, Jerry, Oscar, Bob Cousy, Bill & Wilt). For this infraction of public commentary on a player Yogi was fined $50 (it was the early 70's). He wrote a check for $100 with this note, "Here's the $50 fine for saying it plus, another $50 for the next time I say it."

[@rattlehead54321]

most underrated layup package of all time.

[@josemariamesa5460]

He's a fine passer & defender,aside,some don't know it coz of his offense!

[@realjt333]

7:50 what a pass

[@evansanchez8722]

The thing about these older players is that they often get grouped into certain categories. Doctor J for example is only really known for his dunks and baseline sweeps but in reality he could do it all. A very skilled scorer and great on defense

[@scottdavidson9963]

Damn when Doc blocked shots it is done like someone is saying NOPE.

[@jmbauzo6180]

Dr. J. My favorite player. The original GOAT in two leagues. He is in his own class. No one like him.

[@garystone3476]

Magnificent!

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Greatest schoolyard ever 🇨🇦🇺🇸🔥😄

[@brianbachmeier34]

Excellent

[@Nanoci62]

WHAT A GRACE … MEMORABLE ❣️FANTASTIC ❣️UNIQUE ❣️ Always and Forever 🔴🔵6️⃣💪🏻❤️

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

Here is another amazing fact about Dr J..we have highlights only from maximum 200 hundred games..he played 1250 games..if one judges from his rookie appearance in ABA vs NBA all stars ,where he only played 13 minutes (due to 70s mentality about younger people having to wait first and prove them selves and without the commissioner and Nike on his sail) and totally stand out both defensively and offensively as one of a kind, generating a plethora of highlights, while we miss the 4quarter and the in game ,from the foul line dunk on Oscar, one can only imagine how many hundreds of highlights we miss, since most of it is from the big stage vs Celtics,Lakers,Portland and some with Bucks and the All star games..here is a vid with some highlights vs Utah against Eaton , when he was already 34/35..by the way the dunk over Prime Eaton at .40 is the nastiest in game dunk of all times period..no comparison, eye to eye , chest to chest,from the vert fully anticipated by the most intimidating shot blocker of all times..than man (Eaton) has completely terrorized guys like Hakeem or MJ plenty of times,no one would have the balls to even attempt this dunk face to face! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqSQgKyvgZKUebs here Eaton is treating very athletic MJ like a toy he can just suspend anytime..MJ cant even believe what's going on!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXyyh2OrasRjhJI Can you even imagine this guy getting illegal screens at the top of the key with an empty paint behind , able to palm and carry while dribbling and taking 4 step lay ups?

[@philb.1502]

Doc's ABA highlights are far more spectacular!!

[@kasmeria]

Dr J also had to avoid the metal mountings that supported the backboard which don't exist nowdays.

[@briandavidson1946]

At 30 years old still so fast and quick.

[@russellgilbert3453]

Julius, master of the swoop and scoop! 😂

[@6DoctorJ]

To me, the best player of the Finals was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (although he missed the final game due to injury), and the second best player was Julius Erving (he was so consistent throughout the series), and magic was the third best (but he won the Finals MVP because of his performance in Game 6).

[@70sfan]

I agree with you.

[@lsghousingcommunity1996]

Dr. J Save The NBA they need add all of professional game stats ABA with NBA give him his just do..

[@junestevens5123]

Wow wish Philly would have won the series Doc deserved that MVP

[@scottdavidson9963]

This dude could flat-out play.

[@shaun2361]

11:35 first 3pt make in finals history

[@cornellhoward3757]

He's on my top five NBA starting line-up: 1). Kareem, 2). Bird, 3). DR. J, 4). MAGIC, 5). Jordan. Now, anybody got any arguments? I didn't think so!

[@kingstonban]

I'm replacing Kareem with Moses Malone!!

[@The-P-iz-Free]

In today's game he's a wing that could play or guard 3 positions ....with floor spacing he'd be able to get to the basket easy..

[@scottdavidson9963]

Norm Nixon was as quick and fast as any top guard in the league playing today. End of discussion. Oh yeah, get 35-40 when u needed it, too. Yeah, he could.

[@vengod7]

DrJ on his latest prime...Nice selection!

[@70sfan]

His last prime season was 1981-82 season.

[@93rising51]

@@70sfan True but Doc was dope in 83 also, All Star MVP, Won a chip with Moses and I think he had like almost 50 on Detroit in a regular season game but that footage was took off KZbin

[@ogphil5600]

@@93rising51 I wonder why they won’t put his real high scoring games on KZbin he had a lot of them they would get a lot of views

[@ogphil5600]

@@93rising51 sometimes I think the powers that be don’t won’t it to be shown because of Michael Jordan

[@JAWrightonline]

@@ogphil5600 It destroys the "Michael Jordan is the GOAT" narrative.

[@rickrobitaille8809]

I would argue with anyone telling me who the goat is 😄🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@JoshOkoye]

Lol how could you compete against this guy. If he drives he’s scoring because as soon as you even think he’s about to gather he already palmed the ball off the dribble. They either get scored on or end up fouling. Even the off balance shots go in because he has so much control over the ball

[@wheelinthesky300]

Dr. J was the first Michael Jordan. There's a natural athleticism there beyond technique.

[@wheelinthesky300]

@ScepticalCynic Neither of them had the impact Dr. J had. I'm an old geezer -and remember the hoopla surrounding The Doctor presaged Air Jordan.

[@lloydkline6946]

Dt.j drove nba fans to nba areana in the mid 1970s

[@brucescott4261]

wheelinthesky ...There weren't any Michael Jeffrey Jordan.

[@panama8009]

Honestly, MJ more related to David "Skywalker" Thompson more than Doc. That is why MJ had DT introduced him in HOF.

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

Later on..first he was dressed as a doctor,got pics with julius and even wrote that he only knew the doctor as a player in 87

[@drbonesshow1]

For all of J's dunks, they meant nothing against the Lakers. It wasn't until God gave Philly "Moses" and a broom to sweep past the Lakers 4-0 in 1983. This would be the last NBA Championship series to end before June. The Lord has spoken.

[@jorgevelasco9787]

Dr.J kept the 76rs inthe series. The Lakers were a better overall team. Moses did what a dominant center should do to win in 83. Have Moses and no Dr J. No ring!

[@drbonesshow1]

@@jorgevelasco9787 Ever notice how people talk like they know what they are talking about when the forum is the internet? Anywhere else they'd immediately be revealed a fool. You George, are a fool. I saw the Finals (that's right I'm old, but not a fool) and Philly's Andrew Toney scored more points than Dr. J-oke in an easy 4-0 sweep of the Lakers. You probably weren't even born. How were the 58-24 Lakers a better overall team than the 65-17 Sixers? Learn the facts before you play the fool. "I pity da' foo'," said Mr. T. BTW: For the smarter folks out there listening this Finals will never be surpassed as it was the last to be completed before June (May 31, 1983).

[@harrison6424]

Does anybody know what ever happened to wilt chamberlain archive?

[@gates69]

Harrison 64 hasn’t uploaded in a years I’m not sure.

[@rickrobitaille8809]

WTF WAS THAT FINGER ROLL 😆🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@harrison6424]

Do you have any Connie Hawkins,Maurice Stokes,or Wes Unseld footage?

[@70sfan]

Some of Wes Unseld, little of Connie, nothing of Stokes unfortunately.

[@swishman7175]

@@70sfan Hope something from Hawkins, similar style to the beautil plays of Erving. Thanks for uploading these rare clips!

[@ogphil5600]

@@70sfan do you have any of Dr Js high scoring games

[@briandavidson1946]

752

[@briandavidson1946]

625 stupid move

[@scottwaszak698]

How in the hell did Henry Bobby last so long in the NBA?? He was shit.

[@muraveyoscar2115]

dr j was a superstar in aba cause it was easy to play against poor players

[@70sfan]

He was a superstar in the NBA as well...

[@scottdavidson9963]

14 players in ABA in Hall of Fame

[@muraveyoscar2115]

in nba dr j averaged only 22 points per game less than 4 assists and 6.7 boards not a great stats for nba superstar...

[@junestevens5123]

Great for a small forward great enough to be HOF

[@MichaelMitchell-eo6cb]

Dr J. piss in your Wheaties! He was a top 50 All Time player!

[@panama8009]

Obviously, you are lost. Doctor J, was an actual beast in ABA scoring at will. Once Doc came on the Sixers, the Coach wanted him to get other players involved and did not have to totally score high points for them. If Philly would have given Doc the green light scoring wise, 30ppg easily in his career. Facts! I saw the ABA Doctor.

[@scottdavidson9963]

​@@panama8009correct

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@@panama8009 Clueless bums. Dont even wast your time tell`in `em. These ZEALOTS! gonna believe what they wanna believe. J was the real deal.

[@scottwaszak698]

Ho