Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Julius Erving:

  • Full Name: Julius Winfield Erving II
  • Nationality: American
  • DOB: 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: Size 15 (US)
  • 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.
  • Draft: Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1972 NBA Draft, selected in the first round as the 12th overall pick.
  • ABA (American Basketball Association):
    1. Virginia Squires (1971–1973)
    2. New York Nets (1973–1976)
      • He won two ABA championships with the Nets in 1974 and 1976.
  • NBA (National Basketball Association):
    1. Philadelphia 76ers (1976–1987)
      • He joined the NBA when the ABA and NBA merged in 1976.
      • He won an NBA championship with the 76ers in 1983.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Fun Facts

  • 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.