Julius Erving
Date of birth: 1950-02-22
Place of birth: East Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Dr. J, Julius Irving, Julius "Dr. J" Erving
Biography
Julius Winfield Erving II, commonly known by the nickname "Dr. J", is an American retired basketball player who helped popularize a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and playing above the rim in his career at the ABA and the NBA.
Movie Credits
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