Just finished watching the documentary on Dr. J

[Gabjon]

It was amazing and at the end of it he dunks a basketball at the age of 63! One of the greatest athletes ever to walk the earth!

 

[cliftonparksufan]

It was amazing and at the end of it he dunks a basketball at the age of 63! One of the greatest athletes ever to walk the earth!

I thought it was nicely done but found it a little odd they didn't mention Alexandra Stevenson or his three little kids from his second wife.

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[Gabjon]

I thought it was nicely done but found it a little odd they didn't mention Alexandra Stevenson or his three little kids from his second wife.

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There was a image of the three other kids and him, but I think it was out of respect for his first wife (Stevenson was an affair) and the younger children maybe too younger the oldest of them is just 10.

 

[OGBJ20]

You were only so lucky to have the Doctor make a house call. Couldn't grow the Afro, couldn't palm the ball but I could finger roll. Truly one of the greats in the game.

 

[Deano]

It was amazing and at the end of it he dunks a basketball at the age of 63! One of the greatest athletes ever to walk the earth!

Agree. If people haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet make sure you do. It was worth it!

 

[Knicks411]

I thought it was nicely done but found it a little odd they didn't mention Alexandra Stevenson or his three little kids from his second wife.

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Yeah, I think in one of the trailers for the doc they had Magic talking about how Doc was the classiest dude ever or something, and I'm thinking, well he did have a child out of wedlock that he didn't acknowledge for like 15 years, right? Same guy?

 

[Gabjon]

Also I recall his son's death being reported as a suicide not an accident. It happened roughly a year after the public announcement that Dr.J is Stevenson's father.

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[SWC75]

They say if you didn't see him in the ABA, (and most didn't) you didn't see him. And don't forget that 36p 32r game he ahd vs. SU while at U-Mass.

Bud and the Manchild were discussing their All-Time NBA team and pretty much concurred on four of the first team members: Magic, Michael, LeBron and Larry. Bud said you could take anyone of the "big three" at center: (Russell, Chamberlain or Jabbar). He mentioned that Oscar Robertson was a good start for the second team. I think that would also include Kobe, Tim Duncan and Dr. J. as well as whoever you have as #2 at center. Play a game and I'm not certain who wins. Are you?

 

[Knicks411]

Maybe I'm crazy, but I feel like Dr. J may not quite make the second team, though maybe he does because of positional issues? Like I would think Moses and Hakeem are better than him, but you can't really play 3 C together.

They don't play the same position, but I'm taking Jerry West over Doc. I remember Simmons pointing out how many steals West got in his last year or two, when they first started tracking it.

 

[realorange]

Dr J once made a promo film for Dr. Pepper(?) back in his ABA days. It was awesome. I wonder if it still exists.

 

[Orangezoo]

Dr J once made a promo film for Dr. Pepper(?) back in his ABA days. It was awesome. I wonder if it still exists.

Been googling it for a few - can't find it so far.

 

[shermstheman]

They say if you didn't see him in the ABA, (and most didn't) you didn't see him. And don't forget that 36p 32r game he ahd vs. SU while at U-Mass.

Bud and the Manchild were discussing their All-Time NBA team and pretty much concurred on four of the first team members: Magic, Michael, LeBron and Larry. Bud said you could take anyone of the "big three" at center: (Russell, Chamberlain or Jabbar). He mentioned that Oscar Robertson was a good start for the second team. I think that would also include Kobe, Tim Duncan and Dr. J. as well as whoever you have as #2 at center. Play a game and I'm not certain who wins. Are you?

I grew up in Jersey and Nets games were televised (I think on UHF if I recall properly). Dr. J was nothing short of amazing- he completely thrilled us 12-15 years olds. I know the ABA wasn't the NBA but from my eyes he was far and away the best player of that time. It didn't translate to the NBA- though he was still darn good my memory tells me that knee injuries took a bit away from him. He was the most exciting player to watch- moreso than Connie Hawkins, MJ, Wilt, whomever. Was he first or second team all time- doesn't matter to me- he's the one player I would pay the most to see in his prime.

 

[tbonezone]

haven't seen the DOCumentary yet but yeah as a kid i had the ABA red/white/blue ball. DR.J was my hero. simply an amazing talent. and add a side of special K anyone? very fun to watch. i'd venture to guess that julius was THE major force behind the league merger. mvp both leagues. slam dunk!

 

[Eric15]

Maybe I'm crazy, but I feel like Dr. J may not quite make the second team, though maybe he does because of positional issues?

I don't think that's crazy at all. Bill Simmons, for instance, had him at #16 all-time. I think that's pretty accurate give or take a few spots either way.

 

[syr02esq]

I was at the Palazzo hotel/casino in Las Vegas last October. I shared a $25 roulette table with Dr. J and two lady friends. Didn't know if they were related to him or not. I played it cool and didn't bother him. I don't think the other people at the table recognized who he was. He was pretty chill and seemed to be enjoying himself. He had an unlit cigar near him.

 

[br801]

haven't seen the DOCumentary yet but yeah as a kid i had the ABA red/white/blue ball. DR.J was my hero. simply an amazing talent. and add a side of special K anyone? very fun to watch. i'd venture to guess that julius was THE major force behind the league merger. mvp both leagues. slam dunk!

I went through several red, white and blue balls myself -- loved watching that ball rotate through the air. To this day, Dr. J remains my favorite player.

Those were great times. I remember watching the Nets on WPIX (I think) and listening to their games on the radio. Al Albert was the play-by-play guy when Dr. J was playing. Those were great teams and they had many memorable battles with Kentucky, Indiana and Denver in the playoffs. Larry Kenon,
Billy Paultz, John Williamson, Brian Taylor (man, was he smooth), Dr. J... what a shame we never got to see that team compete in the NBA. It was a dark day when the Nets sold Dr. J to Philadelphia.

 

[OGBJ20]

I went through several red, white and blue balls myself -- loved watching that ball rotate through the air. To this day, Dr. J remains my favorite player.

Those were great times. I remember watching the Nets on WPIX (I think) and listening to their games on the radio. Al Albert was the play-by-play guy when Dr. J was playing. Those were great teams and they had many memorable battles with Kentucky, Indiana and Denver in the playoffs. Larry Kenon,
Billy Paultz, John Williamson, Brian Taylor (man, was he smooth), Dr. J... what a shame we never got to see that team compete in the NBA. It was a dark day when the Nets sold Dr. J to Philadelphia.

Conversely, I was jumping for joy when we signed him in Philly. I believe it was for 6.7mil for 3yrs. If George McGinnis would have not been so selfish and learn to co exist with Doc, we would have beaten Portland. But it is what it was.

 

[SWC75]

Maybe I'm crazy, but I feel like Dr. J may not quite make the second team, though maybe he does because of positional issues? Like I would think Moses and Hakeem are better than him, but you can't really play 3 C together.

They don't play the same position, but I'm taking Jerry West over Doc. I remember Simmons pointing out how many steals West got in his last year or two, when they first started tracking it.

I'm looking for the classic five positions: point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center. I had to all star teams with two centers, two point guards, etc.