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#5 Julius Erving
Julius Erving, famously known as 'Dr. J', was drafted in ABA by the Virginia Squires. Being on the verge of financial collapse, the Squires had to trade Erving to the Nets. During his tenure with the Nets, Erving averaged 28.2 points per game while also becoming the franchise career leader in PER at 26.8. He won three ABA MVPs titles and scoring titles and led the Nets to two ABA Championships.
After the merger, the Nets were unable to pay Erving the contract he was promised as they had to pay money to the Knicks for 'invading their territory'. In order to remain solvent, the Nets traded Erving to the Philadelphia 76ers. Playing for the 76ers, Erving was named the 1981 NBA MVP. He also won his first and only NBA Championship with them in 1983. Erving is fourth on the franchise's all-time scoring and assists leader's list and seventh in rebounds.
Doctor J was one of the most influential and dominant players of his generation. He was a total beast on both ends of the floor and his style of play and athleticism served as an inspiration to many NBA greats that came after him. The Nets retired his number 32 jersey while the Sixers retired his number 6 jersey.
