And from the first time I picked up a basketball at age eight – I had a lot of difficulty when I first picked up a basketball, because I was a scrub – there were things that I liked about it. – Julius Erving

Right up until the time I retired at age 37, I felt like there were still things that I could do better. – 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