Erving was born February 22, 1950, in East Meadow, on Long Island, and raised from the age of 13 in Roosevelt, New York. Prior to that, he lived in nearby Hempstead. He attended Roosevelt High School and played for its basketball … See more

Virginia Squires (1971–1973)
Although NBA rules at the time did not allow teams to draft players who were fewer than four years removed from high school, the ABA … See more

1976 ABA Slam Dunk Contest
In this memorable contest, Erving faced George "The Iceman" Gervin, All-Star and former teammate Larry "Special K" Kenon, MVP Artis "The A-Train" Gilmore and David "The Skywalker" Thompson. Erving started by dunking … See more

The Dr. J mural is located on the corner of Green Street and Ridge Avenue near Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia, PA.
From Mural Arts … See more

Erving enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1968. In two varsity college basketball seasons, he averaged 26.3 points … See more

Erving earned his bachelor's degree in 1986 through the University Without Walls at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. … See more

Erving is a Christian. He has spoken about his faith, saying: "After searching for the meaning of life for over ten years, I found the meaning in See more