As a kid, Erving had three priorities in a specific order: family, school, then basketball.

His father was killed by getting hit by a car.

His brother, Marvin, died of Lupus.

Despite his rough childhood, he was able to stay positive and keep going with basketball.

Dr. J was the best player in his high school, but he was a benchwarmer because there were five seniors that were more popular than him that got to play in the starting lineup.