Julius Erving AKA Dr. J Joins Q and D | Knuckleheads S6: E15 | The Players' Tribune
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- It’s the Season 6 finale of Knuckleheads, y’all! And we’ve got a real one to close it out for you. One of the greatest ever to do it. New York legend. Rucker Park hero. Philadelphia superstar. The high-flying hooper every kid wanted to be, a man who made his mark on the sport forever with a name the game will never forget, it’s JULIUS ... DR.J ... ERVING! Nothing but love for our OG. Make an appointment with the Doctor and tune in for this very special episode of Knuckleheads.
Episode Highlights:
Current state of basketball and player resemblances [3:00]
Legendary dunking, being one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players, nickname origin [9:15]
UMASS and Rucker Park [23:45]
ABA to NBA transition, first dunk contest, biggest rivalries [30:49]
Effortless swagger, endorsements, racism over time [53:20]
Being MJ’s favorite player, Wilt Chamberlain, almost playing for the Bucks [1:04:55]
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Love that Dr J is so sharp and remembers everything! He's 71!
You can tell he has treated his mind and body right ! 🙏💯
Black don't crack
i agree but he was wrong about that dunk story...Doc retired in 87 so it couldn't have been in 88...plus the Sonics won the title in 78-79 aginst the bullets so he was probably talkin about then...he had to be....but either way he in his 70's, i'm in my 40 and the years are starting to melt into one another..lol...Doc is the man, he will be with us for a long time still
71 is not that old. You’re saying it like He’s 91-101 He’s doing Great but 71 now days isn’t like the 1900’s anymore. Seriously. 40 the new 25. Lol
@@kingdingaling2469 I definitely disagree , 40 might be the new 25 mentality but people are killing themselves at a faster rate these days. People barely making it to 60 because they don’t take care of their bodies.
Dr J the Denzel Washington of sports. Dude is just cool with no effort🔥🔥🔥
He was around and retired b4 Denzel made it. Doc stands alone.
@@briandavidson1946 c’mon man he meant well, and the analogy wasn’t bad.
@@briandavidson1946 ...Denzel Washington? Go visit an opthamologist.
"I scored 30,000 career points. Im pretty sure they weren't all dunk shots".
Great episode as always fellas.
@kyleanthony801 ...You don't accumulate over thirty thousand points from slam dunking the ball. Those are casual observers psycho-babbling away!
I'm 53 and Doc was my Jordan growing up. Salute Doc 👊
SAME AGE AS ME!!! PURE BALLERS!!
I'm jealous would love to have watched him and guys like Pistol growing up
@@percybland256 1968 rocks!!! 😎 Percy where you from?
💯💯🎯
He was Jordan's Jordan then MJ took it to another level
Not just a legend on the court , but an intelligent, well spoken, respectful person who pays homage to the older and newer players ,as well as family , friends , former teammates and coaches, and global figures who helped shape his view of the world around him and his place in it. Long live Julius ( DrJ ) Erving .
I love how excited Q & D miles get. I believe the players they’re interviewing
can feel their appreciation. They get to meet their heroes every other week. Keep up the good work fellas.
Thank you for featuring Dr. J. People don't give him enough credit. I appreciate you giving him his flowers now!!!
Best show so far, but I'm biased. Dr. J. & Ice & Maravich were our 😢heroes. Growing up in the early '70's was MAGIC- wouldn't trade it. The 'fro, the red, white & blue leather Converse, the Spalding Dr. J. autographed ball. I remember him & Rick Barry's commercial & them saying to buy a Spalding rubber ball cause those leather balls were too slick. The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh. I was there for all of it. I'm a Sixer fan today because of that merger. I was a HUGE Nets fan. We watched MUCH more ABA than NBA in those days. Being in the South it was cool to catch Pistol Pete & Kareem was great too. But with J. & The SkyWalker & Iceman in the ABA why wouldn't we ? Nobody was outside pretending to be a Van Arsdale or JoJo White. And then the Bicentennial Champs! !! I remember that red white & blue ball seemed even more red white & blue. Doc & Hillman with those 'fros looked 10 feet tall. Doc was so cool but also seemed so kind doing those City of Hope spots. A real class act. Remember ? 🎶Hey Dr. J Where'd You Get Those Moves ?🎶 Anybody?
Including his ABA accomplishments he should be a top 10 player all time. Legendary.
Nba is not giving majority of players there proper due . Leaving out their stats like Artis Gilmore, wes unseld, Kareem and so on
@@davidmcTurd and its as simple as that
@@davidmcTurd word I do agreed
Mj bron Kareem wilt
Bird magic
Shaq olajuwon
That's 8.
You pick where Duncan Moses drJ Kobe go
I personally go Duncan, Kobe, drJ, Moses
After that it's almost impossible to pick an order for the rest.
@@anthonyluangphasi8800 I love that list especially the first 6
My first basketball “hero”. My love for the Philadelphia 76ers blossomed while he wore the red, white and blue. I am not the basketball fan I am w/o him and #6. I’m forever grateful for you Doc.
I'm with you all the way straight from North philly
The One and Only Julius Dr. J Erving!!!! GOAT
Dr. J is on my Mt. Rushmore. Great interview
Q & D you guys are really separating yourselves from all these other podcasts.The legends y'all bringing in is iconic!! Keep up the good work and continued success.
I agree.
Honestly immediately I thought : nobody gets dr j ever
I agree as well, and it's nice to see their growth and improvement with interviewing throughout the various episodes. 👍🏽
Facts
and now Darius Miles is in jail...
"I'm Still Waiting!!!!!" I Love That Answer 😂😂😂
My favorite part about every interview haha Dr J still got the swag!
I love Doc but Bird dropped 42 on him before Doc had to put those hands on him.
Dr.J still have Swagger!!
@Gary Bush Larry worked everybody tho
I don't like that answer. I understand it's hard for some competitors to admit someone got the best of them but come on...everybody got "got" before. Mammoud Adul Rauf worked Jordan, Gilbert Arenas worked Kobe, Durant worked Lebron etc...it's no shame in that..smh
Dr J, Julius Erving my favorite pro basketball player of all time, aging but still sharp as a razor n very articulate as he was so gifted on and off the courts of basketball wood or blacktop....
Man, you can still tell why Doc was such a cultural phenomenon just off his charisma and cool alone. This man fr could've succeeded on so many career paths but I'm so glad we got to see his creativity on the court
Dr "J.
Julius Erving, the Greatest ever live one of my favorite to live.
Philadelphia Seventy Sixers .
Legendary Basketball 🏀 Great 👍.
When I was a kid, I looked in the newspaper Everyday to see Dr.J's stats from the night before. He set the blueprint for the modern NBA. Magic, Bird, MJ, Drexler, Dominique, McGrady, Carter, Kobe, LeBron , etc... ALL owe Dr. J! 🙌
The great Dr.J, (Statman) game changer one of the best ever, However Magic also changed the game and made it even better.
@@Andre-cl2qt ...Magic didn't change the game.
@@brucescott4261 Magic DID change the game, in the late seventies basketball became run n gun all about scoring only Magic came in and reintroduced passing and unselfishness and show time he was a Hugh part of that
This Is Beyond AMAZING, Dr.J Always Been A Solid Individual..
It's true but ESPN just respects him so much
The Epic Legend Dr. J!
This interview felt so real, like I was sitting in the same room with the Dr. I know i will go back and see this a couple of times, just to see if I missed anything. A Great Legendary player. Thanks for the memories, Mr. Erving.
(Dr, J ) Julius Ervin Is My Most Loved & Respected Basketball Player & Class Gentleman & I Studied Dr,J's Moves each & All & Dr,J Would Always Come With another Move More Spectacular Than the last One I had the fro I wore the Red & White Converse All Star Sneakers I Ordered The Knee Braces Dr,J wore I played basketball in City League & my Uniform Number was # 6 & my teammates Called Me Doc & it felt good I loved to finger Roll & Bank off the glass like Dr,J & Sometime get a Dunk & My City League Team Won the Championship & it Felt Good to Win On Any Level Thank You Mr, Julius ( Dr, J ) Ervin For Being my idol & my inspiration. Thanks For The Memories Dr, J Philly 76ers ❤
Been watching Doc since he was in high school! Him and my older brother played together at Roosevelt High School
From UMASS to Rucker to Virginia to the NY Nets to Philadelphia.
....My Goat
He was dunking on cats like it was a video game. 😃
Please tell me some things you remember seeing him do. I've watched a lot of his NBA stuff but some say his best moves were not televised either from ABA or the Rucker
@@silewis9396 Just type in Dr. J at Harlem's Rucker Park on CZcams.
On the D Gerv ( Derrick Gervin) and Big Mo ( Paul Mokeski) show on Facebook we interviewed Doc and George together. I had Doc talk about the Olympic Trials etc....
Wow!!!
This very thought popped in my mind yesterday and I said “nah dr j don’t really do interviews” and I’ll be damn here it is. Y’all da goats for this
Dr. J dunk on Micheal Cooper was one great in game dunk!
Still is. 😃
Those 2 dunks against Walton in the finals are also special, because those dunks were challenged.
Legendary.... Coop still prolly have nightmares
@@domino2oh-riginal I would lol coop face said it all lol
Absolutely 💯
This is legendary. Truly one of the greatest to ever do it. 🐐
WELL NEVER BE ABLE TO TELL THIS GENERATION HOW UNDERRATED HE IS!!!
Prime Ron Harper was incredible. I would love watch him here!!
Honestly " PRIME" ( pre knee injury) Ron Harper was the closest to MJ Ive seen.Even more than Kobe.No exaggeration.Quickness, speed, handles, finisher, defense ( steals) and just an overall game.You can tell a player is great when his athleticism is taken away and he can still be an effective player.
Yeah he was slept on! Had not for that knee??? ,🤔🤔🤔
@@eddiewallace3362 why that emoji lol
Real talk late eighties may favorite player.
I said it before, but ima say it again. To The Players Tribune team, find the highlights/plays that the guests talk about and show them while they speak about the plays, that'd be fire! Yall got the resources to do it.
That would be tuff 👌🏾👌🏾🔥
Exactly, we’d love to see doc banging on elvin
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yeah I've suggested that too. They could clear that footage with the NBA too.
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Elgin Baylor had that double pump shot. He was asked why he double pumped his shots, and he said because the normal shot was not exciting enough.
The Dr. when he say “yea” is stil the coldest. He’s still cool as a fan, the other side of the pillow, and ah polar bears toe nail🥶.
Even though Dr J is before my era, its good to hear the OG tell stories about when he played. A true legend/GOAT! Great work Q & D!!!
Is is by far the most exciting most exciting basketball player ever
This is one of the Best Podcasts on CZcams!!! I wanna see MJ on here, once yall Accomplish that, Its a wrap!!!
Facts
Big fact
Straight facts
Everytime there is a dr.j video someone always gotta bring up jordan there is a video everyday on jordan can you jordan worshippers let Doc have is own the sucker tried to steal the freetbrow dunk damn sick of hearing or seeing jordan crap. Im. Julius Erving fan im not a jordan fan tho he was good but in my opinion he got away with alot due to marketing and the fact they dont count docs ABA stats to me doc is the man not jordan and the real goat is bill russell i cant stand jordan if doc was in his prime in jordans prime doc would of served jordans butt
@@sactownsteelers6748 ...I concur, totally! Doc has more highlights than everybody. When Jordan became the face of the NBA, most of the former's highlights "disappeared!" or were presumed "lost!"
Long ISLAND!! I drive the STREET named after him in Roosevelt!! Straight out the Island!! Straight up! One of the G.O.A.T.S!
My hometown Roosevelt Long Island
@@williampscott3539 Strong Island!
Raleigh Simmons Coached by Fred Tex Winter. When I saw him play I went out and started my Career in Professional Basketball. Thank you Dr. Julius Erving the best I have ever seen. Graceful.
Dr.J was someone that was the epitome of cool when I was younger. I have enjoyed many of the interviews that you all have done, but this was the first interview that I truly got excited to see. Thanks for interviewing him!
This is the equivalent of any GOAT you can interview. Dr.J would be in thier top 5! Nice 1
Knuckleheads season 6 like the ‘98 Bulls; total domination of the basketball podcast league. Much respect!
Before MJ, that is the man I tried to emulate my game and personality after. Even though I was a young boy, I knew he was special. Love the Doctor!
LOVE the DOCTOR! He's the reason I started watching the NBA.
This is Truly basketball Royalty ....peace to the GOD Dr J...my dad's favorite dude and player...
Class act. I met him when my wife and I went on our honeymoon. He was at a golf event that was in the King of Prussia area. He is a true gentleman. He was checking out my wife (she is fine) and I caught him doing it. I was honored that the Doc was checking out my bride. If it was anyone else I might not have been so cool about it. Lol. I am from Philly area, so he is royalty to me. I even met his children at our local barber shop in Conshohocken PA known as Benny’s Barber Shop when they were young guys. That was long before I met Mr. Erving. He is class, personified. He was so damned good on the floor and nobody could stop him. We love you Doc!
Dr.J baseline scoop is still one of the best moves in the NBA. Great Interview btw, bringing the legends on the show, hoping to see more of em like jerry west, bill rusell and more.
Salute to Doctor J being on Knuckle heads he is one of the Goats and Still one of the coolest smooth dudes to this day. another dope interview by Q and D miles, keep the Content coming Guys.
Historic interview Quentin Richardson best Interview alltime he asked good questions and he did not get long winded and over talk
So true, really interesting questions start to finish and Dr. J. is so eloquent and perceptive in describing the game and the players and his understanding of what
matters in life. I loved it when he was asked about rivalries, and the Lakers championship series specifically, and he immediately talked about the 6ers Celtics division championship games. For us Philly fans they were such intense series year after year and I was not surprised that Dr. J. said the finals against L.A. were almost anticlimactic, beating the Celtics was everything!!!
Thats GOAT talk...palming the ball..moving it around in mid air...thats crazy!
This keeps getting better and better! Dr. J. will always be the man!
ABSOLUTELY ABSOLUTELY 💯 can't stop listening to him seriously though ABSOLUTELY 😉😊🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍
This is one of the best Dr. J. interviews I have ever seen. Doc was my idol and he is a top 10 great.
THe fish that saved Pittsburgh.... my favorite BBall movie!
PREACH!!
Lol I have that on dvd
One legend at a time folks!! Let these fellas each and all get their flowers respectively! Keep em coming
YESSSS!....just so you know, ya'll just changed my whole day around with this post...Thanks..lol....FR
This was a treat man, much respect for the GOAT of the GOATs. Before I even touched a basketball, as a kid in elementary school I would read about Dr. J
I meet Dr J after the VIP before the HOF Ceremony in Springfield. He s a 💎. Great interview.
One of my GOAT's. Y'all killing it this season!
That are killing it and I love it.
Get David Thompson...aka Skywalker NC State 74ncaa champ
The Doctor!!! Y’all brothers doing the damn thing 💯
🙌🏽 Dr J is in the Building a living basketball Legend..this was a dope interview. Doc mentioned some ABA players the younger generation might not know about. but maybe they will look these players up
I’d say with how social media is, most kids don’t know who miles and Q are. Lol there are few who are young who will know or be interested in players before the 80s.
No shit huh.
@@ndn624 Ok
In that Order lil bro
Amazing Interview. Total respect for Dr. J even though I am a lifelong Laker fan. Doc STILL the coolest guy on the planet. . . . congrats to you Darius and Q on this interview! The OG of OGs. You guys need to interview each other about what it was like to interview and "chop it up" with Julius Erving. . .I'd even watch that!
This is one of the great interviews! D.r J is still one of my heroes! RESPECT
When you have to put your plans on pause because Dr J is on the Knuckleheads
Knuckleheads has definitely taken nba podcast crown back from "All the Smoke " and JJ Redick podcast
Well I hope it doesn't end now 🤦🏿♂️ smh
not anymore X_X
Doc & Denzel Washington have similar speaking voices.
Look alike too
New Yorkers
They kinda favor each other too
New York swag from university of Massachusetts number 6 captain of Philadelphia 76ers Julius the Doctor Erving
@@morahman5496 you sound like “The Zink”. Great announcer for the 76ers.
I think one of the knuckleheads got in trouble😭
Rip knuckleheads podcast.. keep ya head up D miles
“I’m still waiting”
Oooooohhh, Dr.J cold as ice 💯
Doc Rivers got his nickname from wearing a Dr J. tshirt in practice at Marquette...
Patrick Beverley still remains the only cornball to not answer the “who bust ya ass” question… even the legend Dr J was humble and real enough to answer it
Gilbert arenas too
At least Gil made it funny.
Chris Mullin danced around that question, but Pat Bev definitely is in serious denial of this question.
@@arthurbarnes6368 Mullin evaded that question like he evaded defenders when he tried to get open to shoot that J.
@@missayawk LMFAO.
Get Charles Oakley on here. He was with young Mike, 90's Knicks and young Vince. We need him and his enforcing stories.
Who don't love the Oaktree? 😃
@@juniorpollard7216 Charles Barkley 🤣
@@reodagreo7637 😂
I didn’t know Doc went to the finals in Philly that many times. Glad he’s proud of being in championship contention consistently, in today’s era, folks rather lose in the first round than in the nba finals.
Great job Q and D. Julius gave props to Hempstead, my hometown. We saw him play in high school and with the Nets regularly.
Knuckleheads y'all on one wit this one Dr.J 🔥🔥
30,026 pts. 10565 rebounds. 5,000 plus assists. #1 in steals at retirement. #7 in blocks. What other Forwards have that? 74,75 & 76 ABA MVP. 2x ABA World Champions. 2 time playoff MVP-ABA. 1981 NBA MVP. 1st Forward to win in 16 years. 2 time All-Star MVP. 1983 NBA World Champion. 16 All-Star games. 12 time ABA-NBA All-Pro team. 10 time first team. 26-20 average in College. Ambassador for both leagues. Never had a losing record in 16 years. Greatest open court player ever. Wonderful 10-12 bank shot from either side. Great off the ball defender. Sacrificed 6 shots less in Philly per game. His numbers were staggering. Top 15 EVER. Magic Johnson circa 2013 - Dr. J could do things in today's NBA nobody else can do. That's the Doctor. Privilege to watch him play.
You know what would be a dope interview? Alan Houston. I'd love to hear his story. Also White Chocolate would be pretty dope. As well as Ben Wallace.
Frfr...last interview they said j will lives close to them in otown...they just can never get it together...
Yesir...Alan Houston is one of my guys too!
It's 2 many ppl to name...I'd like 2 see a sam Cassell Tyrone lue.. The Goat Kwame Brown etc
Can you just enjoy this interview with a legend? You here talkin bout Alan Houston😅
@@maynetayn facts bro who cares about Alan Houston . Dr. J legend
THE BASKETBALL AMBASSADOR! Once the Doc did his thing it paved the way for above the rim areal artistry. My favorite of all time. Enjoyed this interview.
Still dunking at 63 and that is probably not even with working out regularly……. Legend
Much respect. You didn't ask the "same ol' - same ol'" stuff. Easy to tell how much both of you guys and Doc enjoyed the conversation which I'm sure is not easy since he gets so many of the same questions over the years. True love of the game on both sides. And I love how Doc brings back some old school names - beyond the legends most of us know. Giving them respect and I know it means a lot the families of theses men so they are not forgotten. #6 was always my favorite and you contributed a real gift here with this interview.
Dr. J and the Philadelphia 76ers was my favorite player and Team. I was so excited when he finally won his championship Ring.🏀🏀🏀🏀✊🏾
Being An Old School Baller ,,, The Doc Was My Idol In High School Where I Met Him At DePaul Universty During A Summer League Clinic Game And Later Met Him At O’Hara Airport And Damn Near Cried As He Shuck My Hand And We Talked Briefly As He Had Just Retired…I Will Never Forget That 👍
Damn Darius miles just got arrested today in conjunction with 17 other nba players for violating the nba’s benefit plan for over 4 million dollars.
Wasn't even something he allegedly did a long time ago as well, literally within the last couple of years (2017 - 2020). R.I.P Knuckleheads podcast.
A dam dummie
I thought having Oscar on the podcast was the shit...Dr J! Damn.
He have the goat goat 🐐 on the show
They ask great questions , you can tell Doc enjoyed this interview
the dunk on Magic Johnson when Magic grabs his legs literally hugs them while Doc is in mid flight - top 5 in game dunks ever
Yes! But did he mean 78 and 79 talking about his favorite dunk?
Dr j dunk on Bill Walton was disrespectful lol
What about the cradle dunk he did on Michael Cooper
@@henrywitherspoon8064 facts
Facts.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Lol Which one he got on a couple of times
The Doctor‼️
Love this one because I grew on on dr j at end on NBA life but my uncles and big brother told me how cold he was I seen a lot of interviews this was real salute to y’all continue your rise
Legendary guest on this podcast I don't know how all the smoke can top with what the knuckleheads be bringing not one bad episode at all all guest that u wanted to see and ask questions u been thinking about for years they do it here
Livin a life like a DOCTAH!!!!
Dr. J will always be basketball royalty and he is immortalized ... never to be forgotten.
BTW the kid from Columbia he referred to is Jim McMillian (RIP).
Dr.j was my hero he was cool the legend. You walk like doc carry yourself like a gentleman with class.
What a great interview. I've watched Dr. J so much growing up that watching this interview was like watching my favorite uncle. I felt proud to have been able to see him perform live. I hope one day he coaches in the NBA. I think he would make a great coach. At 71, he is still sharp. Thanks for the memories Doc.
Let’s go!! The Doctor 🔥🔥🔥
Damn D
Thanks you is not enough for having a childhood hero on .Dr J is a icon still today. To hear his relationship with MJ reminds me of Kobe and MJ . Dr take on life and the progress insightful
Damn Darius , you’d fucked up !!! Hope this podcast continues
Straight up bro, shit crazy smh
if he doesn't get out the podcast almost 100% getting axed
Doc will still be cool 20yrs from now. I was so excited to see uall got him because u hardly get interviews with him off the record. I sat down for this one.
I had the privilege of meeting Doc at UCLA, my and Willie Nauls helped put on a yearly All Star game. That man changed my life, like many others I started to copy his mannerisms both on and off the court, even his nickname Doc. Great interview guys...much love.
I’m assuming NO MORE KNUCKLEHEADS due to certain legal tings? I wonder how Q feels…
He just happy he ain’t get caught
Wonderful..I am 69yrs old I seen Doc when he played on Long Island with the Nets... along with John Willianson.... great interview..it's great to feel old skool.
Lots of knowledge!!
WOW….JOHN WILLIAMSON WAS A BEAST…
@@mikexcarter594 sure was
DRJ my favorite player of ALLTIME.
I've seen all the greatest since 1976 and in my opinion Dr j is the greatest to ever play...
He is definitely the most exciting
Fantastic interview fellas! Man it was great just listening to Doc for over an hour. What great stories, he is beyond just basketball.
I’ve been waiting for this one! Respect to you both for giving our icons a platform to speak their truth! No bball player greater than Dr J for me! Congrats fellas💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾
ErrrrrrVing !!! ..
one of my fav athlete of all time.