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"Believe me, I never said a word to Dr. J on the court" - Larry Bird admitted that he was terrified of trash-talking Julius Erving
Respect in the NBA is earned, not given, and Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving is among the most respected players in ...
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"You better get over here because I'm gonna kill this old man" - Charles Barkley reveals what led to Julius Erving's fight against Larry Bird
According to Charles Barkley, Bird's trash-talking tendencies were why he got into his legendary fight with Julius Erving. Once Bird entered the NBA in 1979, he and Erving faced off frequently as ...
Robert Parish’s bad feelings toward Larry Bird evident in brawl with Dr. J
Parish was on the bench taking a breather when the fight started and was the only player on either team who never made it on to the court.
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From coast to coast, a magical pair
But where would David Stern be without Magic Johnson and Larry Bird? With the NBA struggling for an identity (Julius Erving was viewed as a novelty), Bird and Magic gave the NBA star power.
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The NBA All-Star Game has become an embarrassment, and players and the league share the blame
Julius Erving and Larry Bird were asked to talk to the new generation about the importance of giving 100 percent and giving the fans a digestible product. They addressed the players in the locker ...
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Dr. J explains why he left LeBron James off his all-time teams
HIs second team included more modern options with Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Erving quipped that James would be on his third team, along with ...