Last Updated on September 5, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the detailed information about Julius Erving:
Full Name: Julius Winfield Erving II
Nationality: American
Age: Born February 22, 1950
Hometown: Roosevelt, New York, USA
Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
Wingspan: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Shoe Size: Not publicly available
Number: Wore #6 and #32 during his career
Position: Small Forward
High School: Roosevelt High School (Roosevelt, New York)
College:
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Averaged 20.2 points and 20.2 rebounds per game during his college career.
Professional Career:
ABA Career:
- Virginia Squires (1971–1973)
- New York Nets (1973–1976)
NBA Career:
- Philadelphia 76ers (1976–1987)
Career Highlights:
- NBA Champion (1983) with the Philadelphia 76ers
- 2× ABA Champion (1974, 1976)
- 4× NBA MVP (3× ABA, 1× NBA – 1981)
- 11× NBA All-Star (1977–1987)
- 5× ABA All-Star (1972–1976)
- NBA All-Star Game MVP (1977, 1983)
- 5× All-NBA First Team (1978, 1980–1983)
- ABA Scoring Champion (1973)
- Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993
- Named to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary Team and 75th Anniversary Team
- Famous for his high-flying dunks and incredible athleticism, revolutionizing the style of play.
Career Statistics: Career averages of 24.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game across his ABA and NBA career.
Post-Playing Career:
- After retiring, Julius Erving worked in several business ventures and became involved in broadcasting and speaking engagements.
- He has also served as an executive with various professional sports teams and organizations.
Championship Rings:
- 1 NBA Championship with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983.
- 2 ABA Championships with the New York Nets (1974, 1976).
Kids: Julius Erving has five children: Jules, Corey, Jazmin, Alexandra, and Cheo.
Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely documented.