In this excerpt from his new book, “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk,” Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving’s career, particularly ...

However, all of the attention was on former Nets star Vince Carter, who had his jersey officially retired by the organization. Via The Brooklyn Nets: "The seventh Nets jersey in the rafters—Vince ...

Hall of Famer Vince Carter had a brilliant 22-year career in the NBA and has his rightful place in the Basketball Hall of Fame. However, the honors have not stopped for the brilliant 6-6 forward from ...

On Saturday evening, the Brooklyn Nets hosted the Miami Heat at Barclays Center in New York. However, all of the attention was on former New Jersey Nets star Vince Carter, who had his jersey ...

How Do You Make a Number Famous? Julius Erving says look to Vince Carter. During a ceremony in Brooklyn, the Nets raise Vince Carter's No. 15 to the rafters as Julius 'Dr. J' Ervi ...

NBA.com's Shaun Powell on Erving: "Who was Dr ... Colin currently resides in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

While he was with the Nets organization for just 5 seasons ... thrilled that his retired number would be hanging next to Julius Erving’s because the brilliant and legendary forward was Carter ...

glance up at the numbers for Williams and Julius Erving, and say, “Man, I’d love to see my jersey up there.” On Saturday, 20 years after he became a Nets player, he was back on the court ...

The jersey retirement ceremony took place during halftime of ... Seven Nets players have had their jerseys retired: Bill Melchionni, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, John Williamson, Drazen Petrovic ...

Deron Williams explodes for 57 points sets the then-Nets' franchise record for points in a victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. Not since the days of Julius Erving in the ABA had a Nets player ...

In a heartfelt ceremony at Barclays Center on January 25, 2025, the Brooklyn Nets honored ... and fellow Nets legends Julius Erving, Bill Melchionni, and Buck Williams. A poignant video tribute ...