SCP Auctions November 19th, 2011 Auction
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Nov 20, 2011 02:39PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 94
JULIUS "DR. J" ERVING'S GAME BALL USED TO SCORE HIS 25,000TH CAREER POINTS
Sold for
$92,085.60
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
While Dr. J scored 30026 points as a pro he probably drew at least double that number in oohs and ahs for the flair with which he did it. Erving is one of only four players to crack 30000 career points (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Wilt Chamberlain and Karl Malone are the others) in professional play. He averaged 28.7 points in his five ABA seasons winning three scoring. In his 11 seasons with the 76ers he averaged 22 points. His 16-year pro averages were 24.2 points 8.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
Ervings milestone 25000th career point came during a December 30th 1983 game versus the Seattle Supersonics. The point was scored on a free throw made with 5:59 left in the games third quarter. The game was held up briefly in acknowledgement of the feat and this historic ball used to score the point was immediately secured by the Sixers ball boy. Shortly thereafter the ball was painted in a customary fashion identifying its significance. Two panels of this Spalding game ball bear the details of Dr. Js 25000 point milestone in red white and blue paint a small degree of which has chipped away. On the top of the panel below Erving has added his autograph in black sharpie. This is a unique piece of basketball history from the personal collection of one of basketballs elite scorers.
Includes a signed LOA from Julius Erving.
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