Dr. J Operated with Style

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He dunked with the power and authority of Michael Jordan. He gracefully soared to the rim like Ja Morant. His charisma and all around skills packed arenas just like LeBron James. In the 1970s and ’80s, the high-flying Julius “Dr. J” Erving was a must-see attraction for ABA and NBA fans. Dr. J’s explosive and majestic dunks were like artwork, and helped to influence the likes of Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter, and a host of other sky-walking NBA stars who followed in his legendary footsteps. The Doctor didn’t just jump, he flew. Do you remember: A long finger…

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Chris Stevens

Chris Stevens is a writer in Midland, Mich., who has covered the Class A Great Lakes Loons, a Dodgers farm club.

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