NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving recently delved into his feelings of being overshadowed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar throughout his career, shedding light on the impact of their dynamic on his journey in professional basketball.
Erving candidly shared his perspective on why he always felt he was in Abdul-Jabbar’s shadow, tracing back to their early encounters on the court and the aura surrounding Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy.
“I wasn’t really afraid of anybody..but I always felt as though I was in Kareem’s [Abdul-Jabbar] shadow,” Erving recounted on “The Big Podcast with Shaq” Presented by Playmaker HQ, reminiscing about their first meeting at Reese Park, where Abdul-Jabbar’s presence loomed large even in casual encounters.
