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When Magic Johnson Claimed Dr. J Was Dunking Like Michael Jordan but Before Him

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Every promising young basketball player has an NBA star they look up to. Many of the game’s greatest have based their play style on legends who paved the way. For Lakers legend Magic Johnson, it was high-flying Sixers star Julius Erving. At one point, Magic even claimed Erving was dunking like Michael Jordan before MJ ever entered the scene. Although Erving was Johnson’s idol, the two developed a close friendship. Magic once sought Erving’s advi…

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When Magic Johnson Claimed Dr. J Was Dunking Like Michael Jordan but Before Him

Every promising young basketball player has an NBA star they look up to. Many of the game’s greatest have based their play style on legends who paved the way. For Lakers legend Magic Johnson, it was high-flying Sixers star Julius Erving. At one point, Magic even claimed Erving was dunking like Michael Jordan before MJ ever entered the scene. Although Erving was Johnson’s idol, the two developed a close friendship. Magic once sought Erving’s advi…

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