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Julius Erving got his nickname "The Doctor" from a friend who played pickup games with him back in Roosevelt, Long Island. Julius called his buddy "The Professor" because he was always very talkative and argumentative on the court and gave long drawn out explanations for why he was always right with his calls. One day his friend returned the favor and called him "The Doctor" because of the way we could slice through defenses and "operate" on his opponents especially in a one on one situation. It was later shortened to Dr. J. by his Virginia Squires teammates in the ABA and it caught on with fans and kids. He would also sometimes be referred to as just "Doc."
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What is Julius Erving nickname?
Julius Erving went by the nickname Dr. J.
How is Julius erving famous?
Julius Erving's nickname is "Dr. J".
Julius erving nickname?
Doctor Jay
Which NBA player had the nickname Doc?
Julius Erving
Julius erving' s nickname?
Dr. J
Nickname what Julius erving?
Dr. J or The Doctor.
Nickname of Julius erving?
Doctor J Dr. J
What were Julius Erving's stats when he retired?
Nickname was Dr. J #6 retired by Sixers
What were the Julius Erving's parent's names?
Julius Winfield Erving II's parents were Julius Winfield Erving and his mother's name was Callie.
When was Julius Erving born?
Julius Erving was born on February 22, 1950.
What is Julius Erving's birthday?
Julius Erving was born on February 22, 1950.
What nicknames does Julius Erving go by?
Julius Erving goes by Dr. J.
