Erving
Americannoun
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The 76ers last reached the NBA Finals in 2001, losing to the Lakers, and last won the title in 1983 -- when Julius Erving sparked a Finals sweep of the Lakers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Those two players—Julius “Dr. J” Erving and Moses Malone—couldn’t have been more different in temperament and style.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
When asked who were his toughest five for him to guard, Cooper quickly named Larry Bird, George Gervin, Andrew Toney, Jordan and Julius Erving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2024
With Allen Iverson and Julius Erving in the house, the Sixers shook off a shaky start — they trailed through one quarter — to easily handle the lowly Nets.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
Before speaking of Jarvis' great portrait of Paine, I mention a later one by him which Mr. William Erving, of New York, has added to my collection.
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Moncure Daniel Conway
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