Julius Erving

I live my life trying to never appear to be a small man.

— Julius Erving

There's the typical books, Moby Dick and, I guess in my adult life I began to read biographies more than fiction. I…

— Julius Erving

I came from a broken home, so my mom was a major influence in my life.

— Julius Erving

The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life - mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.

— Julius Erving

The biggest thing that I felt basketball could do for me was help me get a good education.

— Julius Erving

The ones who become stars or superstars are the ones who have a head on their shoulders and know how to use…

— Julius Erving

I keep both eyes on my man. The basket hasn't moved on me yet.

— Julius Erving

Every team that I've played on, I've either been the captain or co-captain.

— Julius Erving

Right up until the time I retired at age 37, I felt like there were still things that I could do better.

— Julius Erving

I grabbed 19 rebounds in my first professional game, and somehow found a way to score 20 points. I felt real good…

— Julius Erving

That was just my own personal program: I didn't want to get too high over the good moments because I didn't want…

— Julius Erving

If you're not doing what is best for your body, you are the one who lose.

— Julius Erving

I am very proud to be featured, especially when you consider the outstanding champions who have had this honor. It is great…

— Julius Erving

My role models in the business were the older guys on my team when I first got there: Gray Scott, Adrian Smith,…

— Julius Erving

To be an innovator, you can't be worried about making mistakes.

— Julius Erving

And I continued to grow until I was 25 years old.

— Julius Erving

But you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to…

— Julius Erving