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Is Dr. J a Top-15 Player of All Time?
Bleacher Report’s new all-time rankings have Julius “Dr. J” Erving at #20, but that feels too low. For many fans, he’s easily top 15, maybe even flirting with the top 10. Career numbers: 24.2 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.2 APG, 2 SPG. Best season: 32 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 2.5 steals, and 2 blocks per game. Career honors (ABA + NBA): 4× MVP 16× All-Star 12× All-NBA 2× Finals MVP 3× Scoring Champ 3× Champion ABA’s Greatest Player of All Time Beyond stats, Dr. J brought style, flair, and cultural influence with his high-flying dunks, afro, and chains. So… is B/R underrating him, or is top-15 all-time too generous? #NBAHistory #DrJ #JuliusErving #NBALegends #Top15 #BasketballGOAT #NBADebate #MyNBAGOAT #Sports #NBA
25 days ago
Glenn Wilson
Dunking on people in the game changed basketball. So the answer is yes.
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Philadelphia, PA
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Donald Nixon
The Doctor is a top 20 player... It's deceptive because he isn't recognized for defense.. Yet, he is one of 2 or 3 players to average 100 blocks and steals for 15 years ... He wasn't a great shooter . But, he scored over 30,000 points... Whether he scored or not , you had to watch his games because at any moment he would do a move you never saw before. Finals? He had the greatest finals highlights of all time... The dunk on Gross, Dubk on Walton, Reverse lay up on The lakers and rock the baby dunk on cooper.... 4 finals in 7 years .. missed 5 by 1 game in 1981... Was such a Great Leader , he forced consolidation of the ABA and NBA... A true leader and Ambassador before Bird and Magic....However, he was outplayed by Bob Dandridge in 78, outplayed by Magic in game 6, outplayed by bird in 1981.. Came back for game 7 in 82 shooting Jump shots.... Wow!!!!! Yes DR J IS TOP 15.... ISXTHE GREATEST OPEN COURT PLAYER EVER.
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Washington, DC
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Bawaah Amath
No
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Augusta, GA
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Paul Feasal
He was a top 15 player. He averaged a double double his first few seasons in the league. He blocked shots and stole the ball. He was a better defender than James and Kobe put together. He was pushing on Jordan's and Pippens level of defense and a way better rebounder. I think he would have adapted to the three point shot too because he shit near 40 percent with tye ABA then went to tye NBA and they didn't have the thee for a fee seasons. He also was a decent passer. In his rookie season in the playoffs he was putting up 33 points and 20 boards a game. I also forgot to mention 6 and a half assist a game in 11 games on the playoffs.
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Glendale, AZ
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Chris G
Was THE reason I began watching pro hoop. Every game it would be "Holy shit!! Did you see that!?" Still the most exciting player EVER!!
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Syracuse, NY
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Tyrone Kidd
who comes up with the stupid questions...
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Philadelphia, PA
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Daniel Waters
He's ahead of LeBron, so you tell me.
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Millcreek, UT
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Gregory Johnson
Yes, definitely, atleast top 20-25.
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Verona, PA
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Myles Williams
I say yes for sure
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Los Angeles, CA
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Anthony Redd
wothout a doubt
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Allentown, PA
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