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The Basketball legend honestly shared several significant moments of his life in the book that collects his memories.

As an NBA player, Julius Erving lived moments that made him achieve glory and triumph, like when he managed to score by not only jumping but floating in the air towards the net.

He also had low moments that slipped him into the deep, like when he had to admit his many infidelities.

Julius Erving looks on during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sports Legacy Symposium presented by the Hyde Family Foundation on January 19, 2009 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

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When on the court he opposed his rival, Boston Celtics player, Larry Bird.

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Off the court, his marital problems, illegitimate children, and the accidental death of his son made it very difficult for him to achieve happiness. During an honest confession, Erving wrote:

"... I never touch he