However, make no mistake: Dr. J was no pushover and was willing to do whatever it took to win. This was evident in the intense rivalry between his Philadelphia 76ers and Larry Bird 's Boston Celtics.

Michael Cooper on why Larry Bird was tougher to guard than Jordan, Gervin and Dr. J: "When those players passed the ball, they kind of stood to the side" originally appeared on Basketball Network. As ...

Julius Erving and Moses Malone were integral to the league’s resurrection, culminating in a title with the Sixers.

When former players talk about the disparity in physicality between the past and today’s brand of basketball, it isn’t an exaggeration. For instance, Charles Barkley found himself in one of the most ...