Julius Erving

“Goals determine what you are going to be.”

“There is a lot of basketball beyond our shores. I am not the only one who knows this.”

“Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don't feel like doing them.”

“Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don't feel like doing them.”

“You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.”

“What I was proud of was that I used my versatility.”

“I think I've been a role model for many, many people.”

“If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.”

“Goals determine what you're going to be.”

“I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.”

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

“I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.”

“I think I've been a role model for many, many people.”

“If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.”

“My mother always taught me to be strong and to never be a victim. Never make excuses. Never expect anyone else to provide for me things I know I can provide for myself.”

“When you're a young player, you're not thinking about the legacy you'll leave behind. You're just trying to win games, make a name for yourself, and make a little money.”

“The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot.”

“I liked the game, I enjoyed the game, and the game has been good to me.”

“What I brought to the game was a lot of flair and a lot of excitement.”

“I've always been a player who's done whatever it takes to win.”