PHILADELPHIA — Julius Erving’s most recent visit to Philly is bringing back memories of 1980, when the Eagles reached their first Super Bowl while Erving was a 76ers star.
Yet the Hall of Famer also sees current potential in his former franchise, which last won an NBA championship in 1983 with Erving as the dazzling high-flyer. He attended Wednesday’s Sixers victory over the Brooklyn Nets and Thursday’s Sixers Youth Foundation gala, with a visit to Villanova’s campus with his daughter, Julieta, in between.
“I think this team has a very good chance,” Erving said of the Sixers. “They’re a pretty confident group, pretty deep group. Now, it’s a matter of making that chemistry work and sustaining it come playoff time. A lot of people overlook the regular season, but I think you hone your talent during the regular season, you build greater confidence, and you learn the nuances of what it takes to be successful on that big stage.
