Julius Erving's impact on basketball examined in YouTube feature
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
A new YouTube feature highlights Julius Erving's revolutionary influence on basketball from his early career in the ABA with the Virginia Squires to his time with the New York Nets. It discusses his unique playing style that captivated audiences and how he contributed to the 1976 ABA-NBA merger. The video reflects on Erving's unexpected journey, including legal disputes over his contract and how he became a star in New York. It emphasizes the significant changes he brought to the game, akin to Elvis Presley's impact on music during the 1950s.
- •Erving started with the Virginia Squires before joining the New York Nets.
- •He faced contract disputes involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks.
- •Erving's style revolutionized basketball and drew fans to the sport.
- •The feature compares his impact to that of Elvis Presley in music.
- •His performance was a key factor in the ABA-NBA merger.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — YouTube Gold: Rookie Julius Erving Forever Changed Basketball..
"No one, before or since, has changed basketball the way that Julius Erving did.
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