Doc: The Rise and Rise of Julius Erving
By Vincent M. Mallozzi
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010
This is a “biography” of Julius Erving, better known to sports fans as Dr. J, that relies almost exclusively on news and video accounts and an over decade-old interview of the man himself.
It also includes interview material with his former teammates and coaches, and they do add flavor to the biography, but not a lot of real substance.
It is shocking that for such a glowing biography of Julius Erving that he and his family apparently refused to be interviewed or contribute to it.
This is not a true biography but an encomium to the athletic prowess, excitement, and unbelievable dunks and moves that Dr. J displayed in his youth, playground, college, ABA, and NBA days.
It essentially chronicles his athletic exploits and what the Doc did to create a vibrant and exciting style of basketball that kept the ABA alive for a while, and the he eventually brought over the NBA.
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