forcing the Nets to move to New Jersey and sell Erving’s contract to the Philadelphia 76ers. Erving’s “Dr. J” nickname came not from his NBA days, nor from the ABA or even his college ...

Dr. J made the mother of all dunks -- his famous court-length, take-off-from-the-foul-line showstopper. The Nets went from 30-53 B.D. (Before Doctor) to 55-29 and the 1974 title. They also won the ...

Coming out of UMass, Julius Erving was a megastar in the ABA, leading the New York Nets to two titles, in 1974 and 76. And his legend only grew when he joined the NBA in 1976, where his style ...

As the Nets transitioned from the ABA to the NBA, they allowed the Sixers to purchase the $3 million contract of Basketball Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving to cover the expansion fee.