PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dr. J’s sneakers will stay grounded on this trip to Philadelphia.
The 76ers are bringing some of Julius Erving’s memorabilia back home — and are hopeful Dr. J will come along for the ride.
Sixers CEO Adam Aron says the team bought 10 lots containing 18 items from the Erving auction that ended over the weekend. Aron also says he has reached out to Erving, one of the franchise’s greatest players, about joining the organization in some sort of capacity.
Erving is aware the 76ers bought merchandise from his personal collection that sold for a record $3.5 million.
The 76ers purchased items representative of his collegiate, ABA and NBA days, as well as awards that recognized Erving’s humanitarian work
The memorabilia will go on display at the Wells Fargo Center and the team’s practice facility.
