Over And Back: Stories About Nba History

An interview with Julius Erving about his legacy in popularizing All-Star Weekend, what impresses Dr. J about a dunk, what the ABA means to him, who he most enjoyed playing against, comparing his 1976 Finals performance to LeBron James, expectations he faced moving on to the NBA after the merger, toughest playoff battles, adjusting to playing with other superstars, how the 76ers evolved during his years there, his retirement tour and much more! Topics discussed include: How Erving feels about being a major reason NBA All-Star Weekend is such a huge event, what aspects of a dunk impress one of greatest dunkers ever, what people should remember about the ABA, top ABA forwards he measured himself against, comparing his 1976 ABA Finals performance to LeBron James' 2017 NBA Finals (in which both players led their teams in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks). how the legacy of the ABA is alive in the NBA today, how he approached playing with other superstars (like George McGinnis, Moses Malone and Cha