POLL QUESTION: Should my next video be (1) Doc’s most exciting/stylish dunks, or (2) Doc shooting jumpers and playing defense? Some commenters said Doc’s dunks all look the same, while others said Doc couldn’t shoot, rebound or play defense. Basically, they say Doc’s a one-trick-pony. Let’s test those assertions.
@@mongoslade277 They didn’t start recording blocks as a statistic until the 73-74 season…..so…..Erving was at the very beginning of that statistic starting. Which means that by default Erving had to be top 10 as nobody before him had that stat recorded. Right now, Erving isn’t even top 50 all time.
You will find more video from Erving playing playground games in NYC than of him playing defense, hitting a 3 pointer, or hitting a jumper outside the lane.
The Dr.’s Position Will Never Change.. Never He Brought Style To This Game We Call Basketball… MJ metamorphosis into All That Came Before Him.. The Dr. passed the Torch To MJ..
@@SwishDunkHoop my pops played against him at Rucker park. He showed me the pic about 2 years ago, from someone else Facebook... but anyways.. in the NBA, dr.j had no j 🤷🧱🙈
The NBA is trying to write Dr. J out of history, just like so many other past all-stars. Check this fact out; if you add Dr. J's ABA stats to his NBA stats, he's Top Five in every category EVERY!!!!!
The Doctor is top five in my book regardless of what anybody says he would dominate anybody who crossed his path including lebron I love Kobe but he can’t handle Doc only Jordan would be able to compete
When I did a pitching windup, I was Nolan Ryan, when threw a football, I was Roger Staubach, and when I dunked on my short hoop in the backyard, I was the Good Doctor. There is no greater tribute possible. He was my generation in hoops.
He double dunk on the Denver Nuggets in one ABA championship game, they called Goal Tending on the Doctor and wave off the points; Dr. J, drove the ball down to the basket and dunked it, but he held onto the basketball, pulled it out of the hoop and dunked it again.
The ultimate gift: He made people happy. :)) Watching Dr. J. was like watching for a magic being in a seance. You knew it was coming but you weren't sure when.
People today don’t realize how inspirational he was to kids growing up in that time. White , Black it didn’t matter…he was a living God. Us kids would play all day long everyday just trying to emulate him. I wish I could go back in time and experience it all over again. Not only that but he was a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
He held the ball at full arm's length over his head with those massive hands of his, then slammed it down so quickly and forcefully that the defender had no chance.
Dr.J's hands gives him absolute control of the ball. That combined with his leaping and athleticism well the rest is history. Although others have similar ability still no one seem to do it better or with his tenacity or excitement.
Poetry in motion. Dr. J had both power and finesse at the same time. I was highly fortunate to see him play from 1977 to when he retired in 1986. Dr. J's number 6 was draped from the balcony in the Boston Garden as a huge sign of respect by the Celtics fans. He was special. Just look at how many times he posterized Kareem Abdul Jabbar!
Still one of the greatest dunkers ever. Insane athleticism, jumping ability, arm length, agility, finesse, style, grace, and power all while palming the ball.
I watched Dr. J as a teenager and was always amazed how it seemed like he could actually change directions while in the air. It made him almost impossible to guard, no matter the defender's size.
Julius Erving was a natural. He stayed out of trouble, did his thing on the court (without any of today’s attitude nonsense) and was a respected gentleman off the court. He created fans’ love affair with the slam dunk. One of a kind. 🏀
As awesome as Dr. J's dunks were to watch, I'm more in awe of seeing defenders actually play defense. Watching today's game you'd never think defense exists.
One thing folks ought to notice -- every one of these dunks was contested, and that made them more spectacular, imo. In-game dunks in today's NBA aren't really earned because most defenders just turn and walk away if they get beat initially. Back when games were more competition than exhibition, defenders weren't worried about being "posterized." They made you earn every dunk and layup.
Back then he was, not now. Love the Doc, but he was NOT more entertaining than the Prime MJ [GOAT]. Doc probably is the best in-game dunker on quality 7 footers in a half-court or full-court setting.
To me its sad that people today dont realize the impact the Dr. had on the game. At that moment in time he shook up the world and is responsible for the surge in the NBA's popularity. GOAT as far as I am concerned.
this is THE definition of explosive. dunking on all star HOF centers as well. fans enamored with todays game who forego having Dr J in a "top" 5 or 10. THIS is what they didn't get to witness. Doc's ABA games were the same against Gilmore, Malone, etc. plus the Dr could school you with his defense. glad i could watch him during his prime.
His game did the talking; not once did he ever dance around like an immature idiot, or even stare down a dude or start flexing like Lebron does. Such class.
Thanks for putting this up. Brings back memories of my dad talking about dr j. Believe it or not your post and it's track has reached my heart tonight. Thanks.
Dr. J didn't have today's advantages. He had to dribble. Couldn't take extra steps. Wasn't allowed to carry. Couldn't shove people out of the way. Didn't forearm anyone. Wasn't given " and ones" unless he was actually hacked. In today's NBA, as the league special rules favorite, ...
I grew up watching Doc and my opinion is somewhat biased. But, I'm sorry, those dunks could still be done today because he had such body control. The dunk over Gilmore in the All Star game is my favorite. I watched it live and thought there was no way he was going to dunk over A-Train. He went right up, moved it just a tad bit right and . . .BOOM!
Those were great. However his best dunking years were in the ABA. I watched his games that were on local tv in the New York area. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be many tapes of those games and his truly magnificent dunks.
I remember when the Doc came to Rucker Park and it was so packed I had to climb a tree just to watch . And he didn't disappoint , flying , spinning , dunking . I was a kid attending I.S. 10 in Harlem , and the Doc was SUPERMAN !!😬
Best player to watch ever in my opinion. The b-ball looked like he was carrying a softball in his hands. Just loved watching him in the old aba days with the nets. It felt to me like those days were more fun to watch.😃
He is the main reason why the NBA and the ABA merged. He is the main reason why along side Gervin, Thompson, and Gilmore they brought the Slam Dunk Contest. He is the OG of flight. An NBA 35th, 50th and 75th Anniversary Team member.
Doc never got called for traveling while doing these dunks. He had such an explosive first step, all he needed was one more to totally humiliate the guy trying to stop him. He was one of a kind.
A lot of these young cats have no clue ,they think that style of play started with Michael Jordan, even to this day to me Dr.J was the most exciting player to do it
Yes, they are also trying to get rid of Wilt Chamberlain. I think it's because of Wilt's politics (he was a Republican), but he holds so many records that he still gets mentioned occasionally. @@Bluephi22
I remember as a kid watching an ABA game when he broke away for a 1-on-0 fast break, and as he crossed the midcourt line the announcer excitedly said "Watch this dunk!"
The “best dunks for a career” belongs to MJ circa ‘87-‘93. And it’s not even remotely close. He posterized EVERY great big man in the game. All of them. He posterized the tallest player of all-time in Manute Bol 4 TIMES in one season in 1991. He was 7’7. The same tallest player of all time who was the 2nd leading shot blocker ever in his prime with over 5 blocks per game. MJ destroyed him like it was nothing. He has the highest vertical in NBA history for a reason. Nobody posterized more bodies than MJ. Absolutely nobody. The delusional fanboyism needs to stop.
This was the "Doctor J Era" period. Doc had one of the leagues most devastating Tomahawk ducks ever seen on everybody--he was also another one of those "flying Ones."
The old school crowds on their feet, hands in the air, cheering like hell. Everyone just wearing what they wore to work that day. It used to be a fans game
Doc was unique in that a lot of players thought he was going shot a hook-shot because he was so far away from the basket but he would dunk it because of his verticality and flexibility.
This brought back a lot of memories. I remember Doc doing a windmill dunk over Elvin Hayes. Dr J said, Elvin Hayes didn't speak to him for years after that dunk. I wish someone could find that dunk.
Me too!! I've heard that it occurred in the 1978 Playoffs but I can't find it. I've seen a black-and-white picture of it. Doc didn't have one of his best series in that round though. The Sixers came into it rusty with a long break between games. They were struggling with too many one-on-one players that year. And Elvin Hayes started bullying and shit-talking George McGinnis, who never really recovered from his icy 1977 Finals. The next year, the Sixers traded McGinnis to Denver for Bobby Jones. What a great deal for Philly!
POLL QUESTION: Should my next video be (1) Doc’s most exciting/stylish dunks, or (2) Doc shooting jumpers and playing defense?
Some commenters said Doc’s dunks all look the same, while others said Doc couldn’t shoot, rebound or play defense. Basically, they say Doc’s a one-trick-pony.
Let’s test those assertions.
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Not so. Someone definitely has a basketball IQ deficiency if they think that Doc was a one-trick pony. Absurdity never fails.
Dr J at 6'6" was top 10 all time in blocks when he retired. That says it all about his defense
@@mongoslade277 They didn’t start recording blocks as a statistic until the 73-74 season…..so…..Erving was at the very beginning of that statistic starting. Which means that by default Erving had to be top 10 as nobody before him had that stat recorded. Right now, Erving isn’t even top 50 all time.
You will find more video from Erving playing playground games in NYC than of him playing defense, hitting a 3 pointer, or hitting a jumper outside the lane.
At one time during the 70s Dr. J was the greatest player on earth. He certainly was the most fun to watch.
The Dr.’s Position Will Never Change.. Never He Brought Style To This Game We Call Basketball… MJ metamorphosis into All That Came Before Him.. The Dr. passed the Torch To MJ..
A 70s , basket hanger 🥱🧱👎🏿
@@hair-rah..rabbi-rabbitAll 30K points / Four MVP’s / Three Championships / and 16 All-Star Games worth of basket hanging, I suppose.
@@SwishDunkHoop my pops played against him at Rucker park. He showed me the pic about 2 years ago, from someone else Facebook... but anyways.. in the NBA, dr.j had no j 🤷🧱🙈
2nd best
Don’t mess with Kareem
People forget what a powerful, smooth and poetic force the Dr. was. Truly the most graceful athlete in all of sports.
When they speak of the GOAT his name is never mentioned yet his impact is greater than theirs.
Thank you 🙏🏾
The NBA is trying to write Dr. J out of history, just like so many other past all-stars. Check this fact out; if you add Dr. J's ABA stats to his NBA stats, he's Top Five in every category EVERY!!!!!
The Doctor is top five in my book regardless of what anybody says he would dominate anybody who crossed his path including lebron I love Kobe but he can’t handle Doc only Jordan would be able to compete
Yessir 👍
I got Dr. J top 10 all time.
I’m glad I hit this site because I thought I was only person who felt this way plus the Doc is coolest dude that ever lived ! Love him
The NBA should include Dr. J's ABA stats because he would be top 5 in all time scoring. Some people don't realize how talented & special the Doc was.
Best in game dunker in the history of the game
The greatest NBA dunker of all time. Incredible player, classy man. Just unbelievable.
Amen!!!!!!!!!!
The greatest ABA dunker!
DR. J was the ULTIMATE GENTLEMAN , PROFESSIONAL , & AMBASSADOR showing all professionals how to carry themselves no matter in sports or in any field!!
Number 1 Dunker of all time.
Walton and Jabbar must have had countless nightmares about Dr. J after all those dunks he gave them? Doc was incredible 👌 🙏
Walton and Alcindor should be glad he brought more fans to the NBA and helped to make them rich.
Reason Dr.J become very famous.
When I did a pitching windup, I was Nolan Ryan, when threw a football, I was Roger Staubach, and when I dunked on my short hoop in the backyard, I was the Good Doctor. There is no greater tribute possible. He was my generation in hoops.
What I love about The Doctor's dunks is the way he reaches back with the ball before he brings down the hammer! The ABA Doctor was especially brutal!
He double dunk on the Denver Nuggets in one ABA championship game, they called Goal Tending on the Doctor and wave off the points; Dr. J, drove the ball down to the basket and dunked it, but he held onto the basketball, pulled it out of the hoop and dunked it again.
There have been a lot of dunkers but to this day his dunks are still the most impressive.
And Doc's ABA highlights are legendary and lifelong memories but only remain in the minds of those who were fortunate enough to be there.
The ultimate gift: He made people happy. :)) Watching Dr. J. was like watching for a magic being in a seance. You knew it was coming but you weren't sure when.
I met him personally in the early 80's after a game he totally dominated....He is the greatest in game dunker of all time.
I loved Dr. J and the battles between him and Larry Bird were legendary
People today don’t realize how inspirational he was to kids growing up in that time. White , Black it didn’t matter…he was a living God. Us kids would play all day long everyday just trying to emulate him. I wish I could go back in time and experience it all over again. Not only that but he was a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
He Jordan before Jordan in that way.
@@aboutthat1440 We used to watch every Sixers game on tv through the winter back then, now I can’t even watch a game from the NBA finals.
He held the ball at full arm's length over his head with those massive hands of his, then slammed it down so quickly and forcefully that the defender had no chance.
Dr.J's hands gives him absolute control of the ball. That combined with his leaping and athleticism well the rest is history. Although others have similar ability still no one seem to do it better or with his tenacity or excitement.
Before Jordan, the Dr. was that guy. The man, the myth, the legend.
Even to this day the greatest player ever in a fast break was not MJ or Lebron; it is still Dr. J. This video proves he was truly unstoppable.
Poetry in motion. Dr. J had both power and finesse at the same time. I was highly fortunate to see him play from 1977 to when he retired in 1986. Dr. J's number 6 was draped from the balcony in the Boston Garden as a huge sign of respect by the Celtics fans.
He was special. Just look at how many times he posterized Kareem Abdul Jabbar!
Before the Doc, no one had ever taken it to the hoop with such a high mixture of Power and Grace. Dr J finishing a fast break was breath taking.
Still one of the greatest dunkers ever. Insane athleticism, jumping ability, arm length, agility, finesse, style, grace, and power all while palming the ball.
J is my all time favorite.
I stop everything I'm doing to watch Dr. J videos. I'm still blown away by him even after 50 years of watching him
There's never been anyone like The Doctor.
That's real, Doctor Dunkingstein.
I watched Dr. J as a teenager and was always amazed how it seemed like he could actually change directions while in the air. It made him almost impossible to guard, no matter the defender's size.
DR J dunking on a shot blocker in the all star game. That's right kids. A long time ago. In a galaxy far, far away, the all star game was competitive.
Julius Erving was a natural. He stayed out of trouble, did his thing on the court (without any of today’s attitude nonsense) and was a respected gentleman off the court. He created fans’ love affair with the slam dunk. One of a kind. 🏀
Wow, Dr stayed in beast mode, especially on Kareem.
my favorite player of ALL time. Back in 1982 I had a 6ft poster of him on my bedroom door!! He WAS marvelous
Loved the dunk over Kareem in the '77 ASG.
No chest beating. No staring your opponent down. The dunk stands for itself. Just class. Time period unfortunately gone by.
Bill Walton with the line: "He had the greatest gift of all. He made people happy."
As awesome as Dr. J's dunks were to watch, I'm more in awe of seeing defenders actually play defense. Watching today's game you'd never think defense exists.
One thing folks ought to notice -- every one of these dunks was contested, and that made them more spectacular, imo. In-game dunks in today's NBA aren't really earned because most defenders just turn and walk away if they get beat initially. Back when games were more competition than exhibition, defenders weren't worried about being "posterized." They made you earn every dunk and layup.
Not a basketball fan anymore. Haven't been for quite some time.
That said, REALLY GLAD he was playing when I was a fan. He was AMAZING
Bill Walton is so right...Doc's greatest gift was to make people happy.
It's hard to capture just how cool he was. Incredible person. Pure class. Just let his game do the talking.
Mr. Dr. J, Erving. deserves more credit for progressing America is several different areas.
THE BEAST. No carrying or 3 and 4 steps necessary. Just TRUE talent and ability.
Dr. J had a fine NBA career..... but perhaps his best years were in the ABA.
I was lucky to move to Philly and catch the last few years of DR J.
It’s crazy how some athletes are just aesthetically better to watch. Watching Dr J dunk is like watching Kyrie dribble or Dirks fadeaway.
Yes! It was so artistic. Great point.
The original innovator. No one was like him then, no one is like him now.
Agreed. Smoothe
They still can't touch him , today
He was one of the truly great forwards of all time !" During his reign ,it was Kareem and his alone !""
Dribble length of the court through 4 Trailblazers and go over Walton is the greatest dunk I’ve ever seen.
Before there was MJ, there was the Doc..Dr J !
He was THE most entertaining player in basketball history.
Back then he was, not now. Love the Doc, but he was NOT more entertaining than the Prime MJ [GOAT]. Doc probably is the best in-game dunker on quality 7 footers in a half-court or full-court setting.
To me its sad that people today dont realize the impact the Dr. had on the game. At that moment in time he shook up the world and is responsible for the surge in the NBA's popularity. GOAT as far as I am concerned.
All they know is MJ
He was unstoppable! And just think; he came into the league on the beginnings of the downside of his prime. Greatest in game dunker, in my opinion!
The Doctor is the most electrifying dunker of all times.
💯
this is THE definition of explosive. dunking on all star HOF centers as well. fans enamored with todays game who forego having Dr J in a "top" 5 or 10. THIS is what they didn't get to witness. Doc's ABA games were the same against Gilmore, Malone, etc. plus the Dr could school you with his defense. glad i could watch him during his prime.
When Bill Walton gives you props, then you already are THAT good. RIP 'Big Red' Bill Walton.
I like how he hustled back on defense. He wasn't celebrating like it was his first time. Doc went back to work.
His game did the talking; not once did he ever dance around like an immature idiot, or even stare down a dude or start flexing like Lebron does. Such class.
@@steveo8015 Word!
The one where he touches the backboard w the ball and dunks it is one of a kind in a game
Of all the players who have played in the NBA, Dr. J is my favorite and the one I wish I could play like.
Doc during his afro days was like a damn real life super hero...GOD, how I miss those days, lol
The First Man To Fly The Great Julious"Dr.J"Erving...One Love Fam.
He is the reason I started liking & watching basketball.
The most exiting basketball player to ever play. Ever.
Doc's the game's greatest skywalker!
Most spectacular player ever.
Thanks for putting this up. Brings back memories of my dad talking about dr j. Believe it or not your post and it's track has reached my heart tonight. Thanks.
Power speed and grace this guy was unique
His ability to palm the ball off a dribble is insane. He truly handled the ball like a paint brush.
Dr. J didn't have today's advantages. He had to dribble. Couldn't take extra steps. Wasn't allowed to carry. Couldn't shove people out of the way. Didn't forearm anyone. Wasn't given " and ones" unless he was actually hacked. In today's NBA, as the league special rules favorite, ...
I grew up watching Doc and my opinion is somewhat biased. But, I'm sorry, those dunks could still be done today because he had such body control. The dunk over Gilmore in the All Star game is my favorite. I watched it live and thought there was no way he was going to dunk over A-Train. He went right up, moved it just a tad bit right and . . .BOOM!
Dr. J is the best in game dunker I've ever watched.
Those were great. However his best dunking years were in the ABA. I watched his games that were on local tv in the New York area. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be many tapes of those games and his truly magnificent dunks.
Yessir. I said above I saw him in Nassau. He was amazing.
I remember when the Doc came to Rucker Park and it was so packed I had to climb a tree just to watch . And he didn't disappoint , flying , spinning , dunking . I was a kid attending I.S. 10 in Harlem , and the Doc was SUPERMAN !!😬
The media forgot this man carried the ABA and on the downside of his career he competed for and won an NBA title.
Notice how players back then had the guts to try to block his shots instead of clearing out to avoid embarrassment
Best player to watch ever in my opinion. The b-ball looked like he was carrying a softball in his hands. Just loved watching him in the old aba days with the nets. It felt to me like those days were more fun to watch.😃
He is the main reason why the NBA and the ABA merged. He is the main reason why along side Gervin, Thompson, and Gilmore they brought the Slam Dunk Contest. He is the OG of flight. An NBA 35th, 50th and 75th Anniversary Team member.
That statement by Walton summed it all up for me.
😢yup
Doc never got called for traveling while doing these dunks. He had such an explosive first step, all he needed was one more to totally humiliate the guy trying to stop him. He was one of a kind.
A lot of these young cats have no clue ,they think that style of play started with Michael Jordan, even to this day to me Dr.J was the most exciting player to do it
Facts
and they never had to change the rules for Doc
The NBA is trying to write him and other legends out of history.
Yes, they are also trying to get rid of Wilt Chamberlain. I think it's because of Wilt's politics (he was a Republican), but he holds so many records that he still gets mentioned occasionally. @@Bluephi22
He pretty much invented posterizing.
The announcer should be in the HOF. His introduction, the way he drags out “Eeeeerrrrrvving”, is the greatest of all time.
Yeah, man - that’s Dave Zincoff!! Legend in Philly.
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Legendary sorry MJ the Doc will always be my favorite 😊🙏💪💯😎🍻❤️
People forget The Doctor had a huge ABA career scoring and rebounding. Definitely the best dunks for a career.
I remember as a kid watching an ABA game when he broke away for a 1-on-0 fast break, and as he crossed the midcourt line the announcer excitedly said "Watch this dunk!"
The “best dunks for a career” belongs to MJ circa ‘87-‘93. And it’s not even remotely close. He posterized EVERY great big man in the game. All of them. He posterized the tallest player of all-time in Manute Bol 4 TIMES in one season in 1991. He was 7’7. The same tallest player of all time who was the 2nd leading shot blocker ever in his prime with over 5 blocks per game. MJ destroyed him like it was nothing. He has the highest vertical in NBA history for a reason. Nobody posterized more bodies than MJ. Absolutely nobody. The delusional fanboyism needs to stop.
@@dazdavis7896 You're right, the fanboyism must stop! You can crawl out of Michael's rear end now.
Julius Erving is the father of the modern baseball style of play
Julius Erving turns the corner had to be the most scary thing for defenders.
BASKET HANGER 😮😂🧱
Yes!! Jamaal Wilkes told me that he did all he could to keep Doc from going to his right. Then Doc went to his left and dunked on him anyway. LOL
This was the "Doctor J Era" period. Doc had one of the leagues most devastating Tomahawk ducks ever seen on everybody--he was also another one of those "flying Ones."
He did it with class.
His cradle dunk was the greatest dunk ever. He really was the doctor!
To this day he is the most exciting player to ever do it
The old school crowds on their feet, hands in the air, cheering like hell. Everyone just wearing what they wore to work that day. It used to be a fans game
Doc was unique in that a lot of players thought he was going shot a hook-shot because he was so far away from the basket but he would dunk it because of his verticality and flexibility.
The father of in game dunking / slashing
That is WHY Doc is the the greatest dunker of ALL TIME. He would (and DID) Dunk on ANYBODY. 😮
So glad I grew up watching him play! Ridiculous!
Dr. J made dunks over giants who were awesome. No player has done this. He’s phenomenal.
This is 30 yr old NBA Julius.....ABA Julius was a whole different thing.
No matter how much you tried to imitate DJ, they way he dunked was totally different from any player past or present.
Dr J did it best. He smooth dunked over 2, 3, and 4, disrespecting defenses in the most respectful manner. Nobody got mad when he styled on 'em.
We wont see a player that palms the ball and dunk like Dr J anymore he is one of a kind
At only 6-6!
This brought back a lot of memories. I remember Doc doing a windmill dunk over Elvin Hayes. Dr J said, Elvin Hayes didn't speak to him for years after that dunk. I wish someone could find that dunk.
Me too!! I've heard that it occurred in the 1978 Playoffs but I can't find it. I've seen a black-and-white picture of it. Doc didn't have one of his best series in that round though. The Sixers came into it rusty with a long break between games. They were struggling with too many one-on-one players that year. And Elvin Hayes started bullying and shit-talking George McGinnis, who never really recovered from his icy 1977 Finals. The next year, the Sixers traded McGinnis to Denver for Bobby Jones. What a great deal for Philly!
Bill Russell in his broadcasting prime was entertaining. The clip showing Dr. J dunking over Kareem, Russell says 'take that....large person.'
Russell is glad that he didn't ever play against Dr. J.
Classic Russell.