Hall Of Famer Julius 'Dr. J' Erving Released From Hospital
PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) – Hall of Famer Julius Erving has been released from a hospital after he became ill at a Philadelphia 76ers' game.
Erving's management team said Saturday that Erving had undergone a comprehensive medical evaluation and was expected to make a full recovery.
Message from Mr. Erving's Management Team: Mr. Erving has been released from the hospital after a comprehensive medical evaluation. He's expected to make a full recovery and sincerely thanks all of his friends and fans for their well wishes and prayers.
— Julius Dr J Erving (@JuliusErving) January 6, 2018
On Firday, Erving was hospitalized after he fell ill, according to a spokesperson with the Sixers.
The 67-year-old attended the game Friday night and rang the ceremonial Liberty Bell before tipoff.
The Doctor, @JuliusErving ringing us in! ???????? pic.twitter.com/MOeu6DiI67
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 6, 2018
Officials have not provided any further information on his condition or how he fell ill.
The dunker more commonly known as "Dr. J" was honored by the team to mark 35 years since he threw down his famous cradle dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rockin' the Cradle with Dr. J!#OTD in 1983, @JuliusErving threw down this iconic dunk vs. the @Lakers in a 122-120 @sixers win. pic.twitter.com/pP2sCblvQI
— Sixers History (@SixersHistory) January 5, 2018
Erving led the Sixers to their last NBA championship in 1983 and was 1981 NBA MVP.
In the statement, Erving thanked his friends and fans for their well wishes and prayers.
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