Julius Erving was a megastar in the ABA, leading the New York Nets to two titles. His legend only grew when he joined the NBA in 1976, where his style, skill and leadership resulted in a dominant career with the 76ers, highlighted by four trips to the NBA Finals and a championship in 1983. We celebrate him as a legend and innovator that transcended the game. #BHM | NBA

NBA History: On June 6, 2001, Allen Iverson hit a step-back jumper vs. LAL in Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals! | NBA

🏀On June 15, 2001 the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-96 in Game 5 of NBA Finals, completing one of the most dominating playoff runs in NBA history. The Lakers posted a 15-1 record and .937 winning percentage in the NBA Playoffs, both NBA records at the time. The Lakers’ Shaquille O'Neal was named NBA Finals MVP for the 2nd consecutive season, at the time joining Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players to win consecutive NBA Finals MVP awards. O'Neal averag