NBA - Julius Erving - Custom Basketball Jersey

Julius Winfield Erving II (Nassau County, New York, February 22, 1950), widely known by the nickname Dr. J, is a former American basketball player. Erving made a major contribution to modern basketball, in which athleticism, jumping, and playing above the rim became increasingly important.

In 1976, when the ABA merged with the NBA, Erving was the best-known player in the American Basketball Association (ABA). He won a total of three championships and four Most Valuable Player Awards in the ABA and NBA. He led the scoring charts in three seasons, playing for the Virginia Squires and New York Nets in the ABA, and the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. With 30,026 points (combined NBA and ABA), he is the fifth-highest scorer in professional basketball history. He is the only player to have been named Most Valuable Player in both the ABA and the NBA. In 1996, Erving was honored as one of the 50 greatest NBA players of all time, on a list drawn up that year to celebrate the NBA's 50th anniversary. In 1993, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Erving was one of the greatest basketball players ever. He was known for his dunk from the free-throw line. He was one of the greatest dunkers of all time. His best-known dunk was the “slam” dunk. Since then, this move has become a staple of basketball and is considered by most to be a fundamental part of the game. He is also credited with popularizing the “crossover” dribble and the “no-look” pass.

This is a beautiful custom retro jersey, signed in black by Julius “Dr. J” Erving. Includes a certificate of authenticity (COA) via hologram, Players Ink and JSA, as well as a stats name tag.

The item will be shipped with standard insurance.