At age 31, in 1981, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league.
Julius ErvingThe biggest thing that I felt basketball could do for me was help me get a good education.
Julius ErvingI didn't want to become a reserve player, or a bench player, and it was time to move on and take on another challenge.
Julius ErvingBut you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to be cognizant of, and you've got to try and communicate freely and gain understanding about and then keep moving on, because you know, sometimes lifestyles are chosen for us as opposed to us choosing them.
Julius Erving