Julius Irving | No. 11 | Nick Wright's Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years
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Known to many by his nicknames "Dr. J" and "The Doctor," Julius Erving was among the most exciting players in NBA history. He was known for jaw-dropping athleticism manifesting in dunks that were both powerful and graceful. To "posterize" a defender remains basketball slang believed to have originated with Erving's penchant for dunking over opposing players in spectacular fashion.