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USA Today
13 hours ago
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Nets legend Julius \
Nets legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving ranked top-10 NBA player by Shaq Shaq ranks former Nets forward Julius "Dr. J" Erving as the 10th-best player in NBA history. Erving led the Nets, then known as the New York Nets in the ABA, to two championships and won 3 league MVPs during his three seasons for the franchise. — Sharif Phillips-Keaton (@SharifKeaton) June 4, 2025 The Brooklyn Nets have had plenty of great players take the floor for the franchise ever since it was established in 1967 as the New Jersey Americans. One of the players who played for the team prior to his NBA debut, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, did so much for the organization that another former NBA great gave him his just due. "Hi, I'm Shaquille O'Neal, and this is my top-ten greatest (NBA) players of all time. Number ten, i have myself (before video cuts for another take). I would take myself off and put the great Julius Erving," O'Neal said while being interviewed by Netflix. It seems that O'Neal giving his top-10 NBA players of all-time list was somewhat of a promotion for his new show "Power Moves" that premiered on June 4. With that being said, it's interesting that O'Neal would take himself off the list and put Erving at No. 10 given that Erving is one of the players associated with the rise of the NBA. What makes the discussion around Erving interesting is that he did not play for the Nets in the NBA and he spent just three seasons playing for the franchise in the ABA, then known as the New York Nets. Erving led the Nets to the franchise's first ABA championship during the 1973-74 season in which he won his first of three consecutive ABA MVP awards after averaging 27.4 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. During his time with the Nets, Erving averaged 28.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.3 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.8% from the field and 34.3% from three-point land. The career achievements for Erving mark his impact on the team in just a short amount of time as he is seventh in franchise history in points scored (7,104) and ninth in rebounding (2,738). While Erving did not suit up for the Nets once the organization moved to the NBA, he is still getting his respect for what he did in the ABA and for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.
Newsweek
2 days ago
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- Newsweek
How to Watch Big3 Basketball Chicago: Live Stream, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Week 1 of the new Big3 Basketball season tips off on Saturday, June 14, 2025, live from Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Tri-State head coach Julius "Dr. J" Erving is seen during the Big3: Summer Of Fire at Little Caesars Arena on August 13, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Tri-State head coach Julius "Dr. J" Erving is seen during the Big3: Summer Of Fire at Little Caesars Arena on August 13, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Photo bySaturday's action tips off with a showdown between the LA Riot and Miami 305. The Riot boasts one of the most stacked rosters in the Big3, led by former NBA All-Star Dwight Howard, who's making his debut season in the league. With his size and experience, Howard is expected to dominate in the Big3's half-court, three-on-three format. Joining him are fellow former NBA players Jordan Crawford and Wes Johnson. Crawford was known for his scoring bursts in the league, while Johnson, a former No. 4 overall draft pick, brings length and athleticism to the squad. Together, they make the LA Riot a must-watch team this season. How to Watch Big3 Basketball Chicago Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. ET Venue: Allstate Arena Channel: CBS Stream: Fubo (try for free) The Miami 305 roster, meanwhile, features some huge names as well, including former Miami Heat teammates Mario Chalmers and Michael Beasley, a former No. 2 overall pick in the NBA, as well as the electric Lance Stephenson, who just faced Beasley in a highly talked-about game of one-on-one basketball. The other Big3 matchup to be televised on Saturday on CBS will feature the Detroit Amps and Chicago Triplets. The Triplets' roster features Montrezl Harrell, a former Sixth Man of the Year in the NBA, and the 44-year-old Jason Richardson, a former high-flyer in the league. The Amps feature arguably the most accomplished Big3 player in league history, Joe Johnson, who was also a star in the NBA at one time. Tune in to CBS at 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon to catch the Big3 Basketball season opener, live from Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Live stream Big3 Basketball Chicago for free on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
