March 31, 1987: Cavs Salute Dr. J🏀
Cleveland honors the great Julius Erving as the NBA icon plays his final game here
Cavs lose 116-105 (Barkley 34 pts) but Julius goes out in style
Quite simply – a legend
#DrChapstick #DrJ
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Sports Illustrated has a false headline on their cover!
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