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The player controls basketball star Julius Erving or Larry Bird in a game of one-on-one against another player or the computer. The game includes personal fouls, a 24-second shot clock, jumpers, fadeaways, putbacks, and what is likely the first instant replay in video games. [2] It allows for play to a certain score or timed games.
The Bird vs. Erving matchup became arguably the top personal rivalry in the sport (along with Bird vs. Magic Johnson), inspiring the early Electronic Arts video game One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird. In 1980, the 76ers prevailed over the Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. There, Erving executed the legendary ...
Bird's likeness has appeared in several video games. In One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird, Bird plays opposite Julius Erving in a game of one-on-one. A sequel, Jordan vs Bird: One on One, was a 1988 basketball video game. In 2011, Bird was featured on the cover of NBA 2K12, alongside Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan.
During Bird/Iavaroni, Bird ripped 76ers coach Billy Cunningham's sports jacket in half. The fight was reaching a peak when 66-year-old Red Auerbach came down from the stands to restore order. For his actions, Auerbach was fined $2,500 by the NBA. [13] There was also a memorable 1985 choking match between Bird and Erving. [14]
Julius Erving: Philadelphia 76ers (1976–1987) F 18,364 5,601 3,224 1 : 1 : None 11 7 1993 [38] Patrick Ewing: New York Knicks (1985–2000) Seattle SuperSonics (2000–2001) Orlando Magic (2001–2002) C 24,815 11,607 2,215 None None None 11 7 2008 [note 4] [39] Walt Frazier: New York Knicks (1967–1977) Cleveland Cavaliers (1977–1979) G ...
Larry Bird is officially a legend, Tamika Catchings was overwhelmed, Jalen Rose was moved to tears and Reggie Miller hugged his former antagonist Spike Lee. As always, the NBA Legends Brunch was ...
'Winning Time' Season 2 Episode 3 follows the story of Larry Bird's dad, Joe Bird, and how his death changed Larry's life forever. Here's the tragic true story.
The Most Valuable Player was Julius Erving. ... Larry Bird: Boston Celtics: 4th PF Julius Erving: Philadelphia 76ers: 7th C Moses Malone: Philadelphia 76ers: 6th Reserves