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Chasing space is not the story of one man, but the story of many men, women, scientists, and mentors who helped him defy the odds and live out an uncommon destiny. I would rate this book a 5 star because it really took his story and made it even better and made him. Julius erving guided teams to championships in the aba and nba and is a member of the basketball hall of fame. Julius erving, graceful on and off the court, ranks as the most influential sixers personality of all time. He was honored in every nba arena, as fans across the country. Julius erving is an american retired basketball player who helped popularize a modern style of play that emphasizes leaping and playing above the rim. The official nba basketball encyclopedia book 1 edition published. Nba legend julius erving holds nothing back in new. J, was a wizard with the basketball, performing feats the world had never seen before. Erving told the cbs this morning cohosts that it took two years to write the book and they finished about a year ago. With private bus charters, you can make stops at some of the cities most historical spots.
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