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VIDEO: Julius 'Dr. J' Erving reflects on life, basketball journey in Tucson
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VIDEO: Julius 'Dr. J' Erving reflects on life, basketball journey in Tucson

  • Justin Spears
  • Jan 17, 2025
  • Jan 17, 2025 Updated Mar 6, 2026
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Julius Erving, aka Dr. J, was in Tucson on Thursday to speak at Palo Verde High School for the African American Museum of Southern Arizona's 'Fireside Chat' series hosted by UA basketball legend and museum co-owner Bob Elliott. (Video by Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star)

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