Julius Erving is one of the best NBA players of all time.
That said, he also had an excellent career in the ABA (before his 11 seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers).
Julius Erving Makes Instagram Post From ABA Days
Earlier this week, Erving made a post to Instagram from his time with the New York Nets.
Erving wrote: “In action for the New York Nets against the Utah Stars.
Photo by John D. Hanlon/Sports Illustrated”
View this post on Instagram
NBA Fans Commented On Julius Erving’s Post
@robocop7516: “Dr J!!! Thank you for changing The game of Basketball, for evolving The game AND taking It to another level! You aré one of The greatest!”
@alohafarms_va: “Loved those ABA days”
@2inspiretuffness: “💪🏽🏀🎯BEEN MY IDOL SINCE I COULD UNDERSTAND THE GAME [Thank you] 🫡”
@timlaspada: “The real GOAT. The man could fly , rebound,steal and defend.”
@bvac1960: “Willie Wise and Gerald Govan could only hope to contain you, Good Doctor.💪🏽”
@philflash7: “Does anyone know, what‘s the date of the picture? Thanks an Big Ups!”
@mtnman_ry: “Amazing. Always the greatest!!”
Erving played three years for the Nets.
In that span, he had averages of 28.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per contest while shooting 50.8% from the field in 252 games.
The Nets also won two ABA Championships.
Via The NBA (in 2021): “Julius Erving won 2 titles in the ABA, before joining the NBA in 1976, where his style, skill, and leadership lead to 4 trips to Finals and a championship with the 76ers. Today on his 71st birthday, we celebrate him as a legend and innovator that transcended the game.”
Erving went on to win one title (with the 76ers) in the NBA.
They beat Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers.
