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Book of Basketball 2.0

2. Dr. J and the ABA | Icons Club

Book of Basketball 2.0

The Ringer

Sports

4.85.7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2022

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Julius Erving ushered in a new era of the Icons Club. His unique style, on and off the court, brought a jolt to the game and opened doors to new marketing opportunities. And even as punches flew during his era, Dr. J forged relationships with his peers—and future Icons, like Michael Jordan—that made him arguably the most beloved member of the club. Host: Jackie MacMullan Producers: Bobby Wagner, Noah Malale, Jonathan Kermah, Isaac Lee, Justin Verrier, and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Scott Somerville Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It was the summer of 1973. Doug Collins took a drive up to Cutcher's Resort in the Cat

1:11.8

Skills. He was going to play in an exhibition game with a bunch of other pros, including

1:17.2

Wilk Chamberlain. Collins was curious about the competition, but he had just been picked

1:23.3

number one by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA draft. So he felt pretty assured about

1:29.4

his basketball future. Until he saw Julius Irving.

1:36.3

And I'll never forget Julius walking on the court. It was dark. He came walking out,

1:41.0

he had those knee sleeves on and he was popping two basketballs. And he walked out and he

1:46.1

dumped one with his right hand and one with his left hand. And I go, I'm playing a different

1:50.8

sport here.

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