Julius Erving’s place in the NBA’s rise, and the importance of the dunk, should not be forgotten
Erving’s move from the New York Nets to the 76ers in 1976 was a key moment in NBA history.
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"I didn't put him in; we got beat and he told me that was a reason why" - When Larry Bird showed his high school coach how competitive he is
While his potential was evident from an early age, he didn't instantly get varsity stardom. "And I'll be darned, I put him in a game, and he helped us win," said Jim Jones, who coached Bird in high ...