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46 quotes by Julius Erving

Julius Winfield Erving II (born February 22, 1950), commonly known by the nickname Dr. J, is a retired American basketball player who helped launch a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and play above the rim. Erving helped legitimize the American Basketball Association (ABA), and was the best-known player in that league when it merged with the National Basketball Association (NBA) after the 1975–76 season. Erving won three...
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The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life - mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.

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I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.

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I think I started learning lessons about being a good person long before I ever knew what basketball was. And that starts in the home, it starts with... →

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But you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to be cognizant of, and you've got... →

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You can feel the vibes, feel the people pulling for you.

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One of the most predictable things in life is there will be change. You are better off if you can have a say in the change. But you are ignorant or... →

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When I get a chance to power jump off both legs, I can lean, twist, change directions and decide whether to dunk the ball or pass it to an open man.... →

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With the crowds on your side, it's easier to play up to your potential.

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But you know, we have a very normal family. We've had our ups and downs. You know, we've had our issues, but we've had great cause for... →

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Goals determine what you're going to be.

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If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.

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Teachers are sort of faced with a thankless task, because no matter how good they are, unless they find a way to personally rationalize the rewards... →

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As a kid, I played a lot of one-on-none.

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