Jon Barry reflects on the unique reality of being raised by an NBA legend: “Julius Erving called our house and I picked up the phone”

This was the surreal life that Jon had growing up in the household of one of the NBA's "Top 50." In fact, he recalled being ...
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"We had roommates in hotels" - Julius Erving talks about the struggles of being a professional athlete in the '70s compared to t

In today's time and age, professional athletes rank among the wealthiest and most recognizable public figures in the world. Players in the NBA, in particular, often enjoy immense financial success, ...
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Julius Erving Calls on NBA Stars To Save Dunk Contest, Respect The History!

The NBA Dunk Contest is on relevancy life support ... but Julius Erving, the first-ever winner in the event, has a way to save it -- telling TMZ Sports it's time for the league's biggest stars to ...
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Julius Erving calls on NBA stars to step up, save dying tradition

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest used to mean something. It featured the league’s best players going head-to-head in front of roaring crowds during All-Star Weekend. Julius Erving was right in the middle of ...

Today in Sports - Julius Erving becomes only player to win MVP award in NBA and ABA

Walden would win a total of seven Preaknesses, a record for a trainer. 1961 — Fiorentina of Italy win 1st European Cup Winner’s Cup against Glasgow Rangers 4-2 in Florence (2nd leg). 1964 — European ...