Dr. J recalls how the Sixers came in to acquire with a $6 million paycheck.

However, make no mistake: Dr. J was no pushover and was willing to do whatever it took to win. This was evident in the intense rivalry between his Philadelphia 76ers and Larry Bird 's Boston Celtics.

Philadelphia 76ers legend Dikembe Mutombo comes in ranked No. 8 on a list of the best defensive players in NBA history.

Before the modern era of high-flying NBA superstars, there was Dr. J Julius Erving, the player who revolutionized basketball ...

Julius Erving speaks on Moses Malone and what their partnership meant for the Philadelphia 76ers. Dr. J reflects on playing ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — VJ Edgecombe rocked the basketball with his right hand and posterized a Pacer with a dunk that would have made Dr. J proud. Edgecombe tumbled to the floor – yes, the 76ers rookie ...

Basketball Hall of Famer Julius "Dr. J" Erving gave a glowing assessment of Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons on Tuesday. According to ESPN.com, Erving said the following of the 2016 No. 1 overall ...

Julius Erving led the Philadelphia 76ers to victory after victory, but it was the addition of Moses Malone that made the team ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — VJ Edgecombe rocked the basketball with his right hand and posterized a Pacer ...