A deeply personal and almost shockingly honest book. Karl taro greenfeld is the author of seven previous books, including the novel triburbia and the acclaimed memoir boy alone. Created by stephen colbert, ben karlin, jon stewart. Julius erving was born in hempstead, new york, in 1950. New york daily news theres enough basketball here to keeps fans interested, but the book isnt. On the playgrounds of new york city, at the university of massachusetts, in the fledgling american basketball association, and ultimately with. Hasselbeck writes that she was told there wasnt anything she couldve done. The colbert report julius erving tv episode 20 imdb. Julius erving by sean dolan 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Ap in 1971, julius erving began his professional career with the virginia squires of the american basketball association.
Critically acclaimed biographies of historys most notable africanameric. J, is a former nba guard who played for the philadelphia 76ers and helped launch a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and play above the rim. In many ways, erving s life has been about the push and pull of julius and the doctor. Dorys madden is nba legend the doctor julius ervings wife. Dr j explains in his new book that his daughter was conceived because her mother had braces david astramskas november 3, 20 no comments dr j julius erving julius erving has a new autobiography and like all auto bios theres going to be a lot of information that some would consider tmi and shocking. In the early 1970s, when erving burst onto the national scene with the american basketball association virginia squires, he was a revelation. Basketball star, julius erving, discusses his new book, dr. Julius erving of the american basketball association new.
A look at erving, but only part of him the new york times. J or the doctor, who as we all known is one of the best basketball players in the nba, is about the doctors life that the nba tv documentary, the doctor, which debuts monday night at 9 p. Basketball star julius erving discusses his new book dr. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The autobiography by julius erving, karl taro greenfeld. Julius erving, star forward for the new york nets, poses prior to a game against the virginia squires in uniondale, new york. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. Winning basketball 1973 book dr j julius erving cover aba nba american league ebay. J, julius erving offers a candid view of his halloffame basketball career and his complicated life off the court. He is the eighthhighest scorer in abanba history with 30,026 points nba and aba combined.
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Nba legend julius erving holds nothing back in new autobiography. The definitive biography of basketball genius julius erving the icon who transcended his sport and defined an era. He grew up in a housing project, the son of a single mother, with two siblings. Request information to book julius erving julius erving booking agent details julius erving, nicknamed dr. Julius winfield erving ii born february 22, 1950, commonly known by the nickname dr. Julius erving speaking fee and booking agent contact. For most of his life, julius erving has been two men in one. Erving won three championships, four most valuable player awards, and three scoring titles with the abas virginia squires and new york nets now the nbas brooklyn nets and the nbas philadelphia 76ers. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. His father having left when he was three his mother remarried, and they moved to nearby roosevelt, new york. Julius erving talks about jordan, long shorts, beating his wife and more november 6, 20.
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He enrolled at the university of massachusetts in 1968, and although he averaged 26. J, was a wizard with the basketball, performing feats the world had never seen before. Julius erving talks about mj, long shorts, beating his wife. Julius erving was a legend in basketball he played for the nets 32 years ago thats why i like him so much i think he is was the best player back then. Dr j explains in his new book that his daughter was conceived. This book has a cover photo of the new york nets of the aba vs the new york knicks of the nba and a pretty full house in the background. Board books collectible editions coming soon new releases picture books this months biggest new books. Meet dorys madden she is the second, very young and extremely beautiful wife of julius erving aka the doc, dr. My life above the rim and behind closed doors by julius. New york julius erving was a springy 21yearold, soaring high, dunking hard and electrifying the masses at harlems famed rucker park, when a friend tried to explain his uncanny connection to the crowd. Coauthor greenfeld triburbia makes his novelwriting presence known with slamdunk storytelling that, of course, includes vivid descriptions of ervings. Sold by the new york nets to the philadelphia 76ers. Drafted by the milwaukee bucks in the 1st round 12th pick of the 1972 nba draft. Julius erving aka dr j biography fun facts educational.
J who has stories to tell of the wild days and nights of the aba in the 1970s, and of being the seminal figure who transformed basketball from an earthbound and rigid game. Weve got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Julius erving has a new autobiography and like all auto bios theres going to be a lot of information that some would consider tmi and. J julius erving paperback harpercollins publishers. Erving helped legitimize the american basketball association. I would rate this book a 5 star because it really took his story and made it even better and made him shond better than it.
A new documentary about his life, called the doctor, will air. The autobiography, which covers his life off the court basketball star, julius erving, discusses his new book, dr. Moved from the aba to the nba with the new york nets. Dr j explains in his new book that his daughter was. Nets get erving from squires for carter, cash and julius erving, probably pro basketballs most exciting player, is coming home to long island, where he grew up. Julius erving was born in hempstead new york in 1950. Former nba player julius erving signs his new book dr. The view hosts, firing divulged in elisabeth hasselbeck. There is julius, the bright, inquisitive son of a long island domestic worker who has always wanted to be respected for more than just his athletic ability, and there is dr. Julius erving, in full julius winfield erving ii, byname doctor j, born february 22, 1950, roosevelt, new york, u. Julius erving quickly became a prep phenom in new york. Winning basketball 1973 book dr j julius erving cover aba. In the early 1970s, when erving burst onto the national scene with the american basketball association virginia squires, he was a.
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