I grabbed 19 rebounds in my first professional game, and somehow found a way to score 20 points. I felt real good about it. I felt that this was the beginning of something good. Julius Erving beginfeltfind Change image and share on social
But you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to be cognizant of, and you've got to try and communicate freely and gain understanding about and then keep moving on, because you know, sometimes lifestyles are chosen for us as opposed to us choosing them. Julius Erving affluentchoosecognizant share on social
I liked the game, I enjoyed the game, and the game fed me enough, and gave me enough rewards to reinforce that this is something that I should spend time doing, and that I could possibly make a priority in my life, versus other sports. Julius Erving enjoyfeedgame share on social
My role models in the business were the older guys on my team when I first got there: Gray Scott, Adrian Smith, Roland Taylor. These were the guys who took me under their wing, and really schooled me in terms of what the business was about. Julius Erving adrianbusinessgray share on social
Because of the makeup of the NBA, it cannot afford for the public to turn on them. Julius Erving affordmakeupnba Change image and share on social
Goals determine what you're going to be. Julius Erving determinegoal Change image and share on social
When I went to Philadelphia I was 26 years old and really sitting on top of the world. Family life, a professional career, plenty of friends and associates, and a good reputation, a wish list that could be the envy of many. Julius Erving associatecareerenvy share on social
When handling the ball, I always would look for daylight, wherever there was daylight. Julius Erving balldaylighthandle Change image and share on social
They are taking steps, but they are baby steps. Julius Erving babysteptake Change image and share on social
In a lot of areas of my life, particularly in my teenage years, I began to think about the world, and to think about the universe as being a part of my conscious everyday life. Julius Erving areabeginconscious Change image and share on social