Julius Erving: The Doctor Sets Up His NBA Practice, 1977

It was only one play, one fast moment of magic in The Doctor’s lifetime of wizardry, but that one play, that super dunk, that shattering demonstration of superiority, seemed to capture the essence of Doctor J.

Maurice Lucas: Roughing It in the NBA, 1977

Lucas plays aggressively, and critics say he plays dirty. “I play very aggressively. I play with intelligence,” he said. He paused a moment and added a footnote. “I play rough.”

Raymond Lewis: A Glimpse of The Phantom, 1989

Back in his living room, Lewis shifts in his chair and says, “I still don’t know who the Sixers thought they were kidding. I would never have left school unless I thought I was going to get the millions, not a lousy few grand.”