Julius
Erving

Julius “Dr. J” Erving left UMass in 1971 for the ABA’s Virginia Squires, then won two ABA titles with the New York Nets (1973–76). Drafted 12th overall by Milwaukee in 1972, he never played for the Bucks, instead joining the Philadelphia 76ers from 1976 to 1987, where he won the 1981 MVP and the 1983 title. He coached the BIG3’s Chicago Triplets in 2025. Erving left Adidas to sign with Converse and wore the Converse Pro Leather.