I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity. – Julius Erving
I think I started learning lessons about being a good person long before I ever knew what basketball was. And that starts in the home, it starts with the parental influence. – Julius Erving
One of the most predictable things in life is there will be change. You are better off if you can have a say in the change. But you are ignorant or naive if you dont think there will be change, whether you want it to or not. – Julius Erving
In 1981, at age 31, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league. – Julius Erving