Julius Erving
Sports
Basketball’s battle for racial equality
In an excerpt from ‘Basketball: A Love Story,’ former players discuss their experiences with racism
Sports
The day Dr. J hung in the air and gave us the baseline reverse scoop
Magic Johnson: ‘I thought, what should we do? Should we take the ball out, or should we ask him to do it again?’
Culture
Julius Erving, Rasheed Wallace and Ray Allen break down their most iconic playoff sneakers
Converse, Nike and Air Jordan will release the shoes as part of ‘Art of a Champion’ collection
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‘Art of a Champion’ exhibit celebrates best playoff sneakers from Nike, Jordan and Converse
Ray Allen, Rasheed Wallace and Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving represented the three brands — and kicks they made iconic
Culture
NBA legends share their love for Marvin Gaye
Pat Riley, Dr. J and Isiah Thomas on their love for the music legend on the anniversary of Gaye’s death and his birthdate — which nearly coincide
The Uplift
Dr. J talks about his new podcast and why the Philly legend is a Spurs fan
‘House Call with Dr. J’ launched after All-Star Weekend
Culture
The players’ anthem: when Marvin Gaye sang ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at the 1983 All-Star Game
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pat Riley, Magic, Dr. J and more on the pride and heartbreak of witnessing Gaye’s rendition of the national anthem
Culture
When my mom died, the 76ers and Patti LaBelle helped get me through the holidays
Her death at age 53 from dementia left me looking for solace
Culture
Scottie Pippen likes Superman, ‘Sanford and Son’ — and says he could have been a receiver, no problem
The basketball icon is guest-starring on Damon Wayans’ ‘Lethal Weapon’