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ORLANDO, UNITED STATES: NBA legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Julius "Dr.J" Erving talks to the media during a press conference at the Arena in Orlando, FL, after he was named Executive Vice President of the Orlando Magic 05 June. Erving retired from the Philadelphia 76'ers in 1987. AFP PHOTO TONY RANZE (Photo credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images)
Julius Erving is one of the best players in all of NBA (and ABA) history.
He last played during the 1986-87 season.
That said, Erving’s Instagram account is still very active.
76ers Legend Julius Erving Sends Out Post
GettyHead coach Julius Erving of the Tri-State runs onto the court during introductions prior to the game against the Trilogy in BIG3 Week 5 at Comerica Center on July 17, 2022 in Frisco, Texas.
On Thursday, Erving made a post to Instagram that had over 1,000 likes.
He wrote: “Dunking on the Detroit Pistons.
Photo by Walter Iooss Jr./Sports Illustrated”
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@victor_heness31: “7️⃣6️⃣🔥🔥”
@christopherunderwoodjr_mth: “Best 2K player ever”
@quinnbat: “There can only be one Doctor!!!”
GettyHead coach Julius Erving of the Tri-State looks on during a game against Power during BIG3 Week Seven at Comerica Center on July 30, 2022 in Frisco, Texas.
@mikerowtide: “My favorite player of all time. 🙌”
@cmy23232: “Revolutionary player. Original goat…”
@meuboy23: “One of my favorite basketball players of all time, when basketball was great, not like it is now”
GettyJulius Erving gives an introduction speech to Vince Carter for his jersey retirement at half time during the Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat’s match up at Barclays Center on January 25, 2025 in New York City.
@nomad_zoom_: “Taking a walk in the sky! You set the table and everyone else came to eat”
@wood.armond: “Wow look how many empty seats there were in the spectrum”