Julius Erving By AshfordMyrickRogers Jan 1, 1971 Erving's first year of professional career The year that Julius Erving joined the Virginia Squires, as his first professional team. Period: Aug 1, 1971 to Jun 1, 1989 Timespan of Julius Erving's Professional Career Sep 5, 1976 Erving leaves ABA to play in the NBA Jul 1, 1977 Erving and the 76ers make it to the NBA Finals for 1st time Dec 1, 1981 Erving gets his first NBA MVP Award Jul 5, 1983 Erving and his 76ers finally wins a NBA Championship Jan 1, 1989 Erving was voted into the NBA top 50 greatest ever Jan 1, 1993 Inducted in Basketball Hall of Fame Jan 1, 1994 Dr. J named top 40 athletes of all time in Sports Illustrated
