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Philadelphia 76ers: Basketball’s Surgeon — Just how good was Julius Erving?

Julius Erving, better known as “The Doctor” or “Dr. J”, is arguably the greatest player ever to suit up for the Philadelphia 76ers. Number 6 in the rafters alongside the 1983 championship banner is enough to put him in the conversation, at least. However, when it comes to ranking him amongst his fellow NBA legends, he more or less gets hung out to dry. You’ll never quite see him put on the same pedestal that the likes of Larry Bird or Magic Johnson are.

What is the reason for this lack of stardom?