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Who is Julius Erving’s wife Dorys Madden? All you need to about the legend’s spouse

Julius Erving, who used to play in the NBA and was known as “Dr. J.,” married Dorys Madden for the second time. Madden was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He is 53 years old.

As far as her job is concerned, she is a businesswoman. Madden used to sell cigarettes in stores. She was born in the United States and is a Mestizo, which means she is related to Native Americans through European ancestry. She is also known as Mrs. Dorry Erving, Dorys Madisson, and Chapulin.

Julius Erving's wife Dorys Madden
Julius Erving’s wife Dorys Madden

Exploring details about Julius Erving and Dorys Madden’s relationship and marriage

Julius Erving was still married to his first wife, Turquoise Erving, when he began dating Dorys Madden. Before they got married, Dr. J and Madden had two children, Jules and Julietta. Dorys and Dr. J are 19 years apart in age, but that hasn’t stopped them from being a happy married couple.

Erving and Madden started dating after Erving’s relationship with his ex-wife Turquoise fell apart after their 19-year-old son Cory died in 2000. Cory was missing for weeks before it was found out that he had driven his car into a pond and drowned.

 

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After that, Dr. J got a divorce from Turquoise, and he and Dorys had two more children. In 2008, he married Madden. Other than what has already been said, not much is known about Madden’s personal life or her marriage to Erving.

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Julius Erving has had many ups and downs in his personal life

As an NBA player, Julius Erving had a lot of wins. He won three championships, including two ABA titles, and played in a lot of finals. Erving was an All-Star 16 times (five ABA All-Star selections). He was also named league MVP four times (three times in the ABA) and made the All-NBA team more than once.

Erving was also on the NBA’s teams to celebrate its 35th, 50th, and 75th anniversaries. Even though Dr. J had a great career with the Philadelphia 76ers, his personal life was not always easy.

He was married to his first wife, Turquoise Erving, for 31 years. During that time, she gave birth to four children with him. Samantha Stevenson was the first child Erving had outside of a marriage. They had a daughter named Alexandra Stevenson, who went on to play tennis professionally.

After Alexandra made it to the 1999 Wimbledon Finals, people found out that he had his first child outside of marriage. Dr. J helped Alexandra financially, but he never became friends with her. In 2008, they finally met, and their relationship grew.

Julius Erving: Bio

Julius Erving, whose full name is Julius Winfield Erving II and whose nickname is “Doctor J,” was an American college and pro basketball player who was one of the most colorful and exciting players in the 1970s and 1980s.1

He was born on February 22, 1950, in Roosevelt, New York, U.S. Erving played forward and was known for his fast breaks, balletic leaps toward the basket, and exciting slam dunks. He was 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) tall.

Erving won a sports scholarship to the University of Massachusetts when he was in high school. In his two years there, he became one of only five college basketball players to ever average more than 20 points and 20 rebounds per game. He wasn’t well-known yet, though, when he

After his junior year, he left Massachusetts and joined the American Basketball Association (ABA) team the Virginia Squires in 1971. After two years, he was sent to the New York Nets. In his five years in the ABA, Erving led the league in scoring three times, was the league’s Most Valuable Player the last three years, and led the Nets to championships in 1974 and 1976.

Julius Erving
Julius Erving

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Julius Erving: Biographical Details

Full Name Julius Erving
Birthplace East Meadow, New York, USA
Date of Birth 22nd February 1950
Height 204cm
Age 71 years (as per 2021)
Nickname Dr. J
Parent Julius Erving (father) Callie Mae Erving (mother)
Spouse/Relationship Turquoise Erving (Ex-wife) Samantha Stevenson (Ex) Dorys Madden (Wife)
Kids Jules Erving, Corey Erving (sons) Alexandra Stevenson, Justin Kangas, Julieta Erving, Jazmin Erving (daughters)
Sport Basketball

Julius Erving: Career

At the time, NBA rules said that teams couldn’t draft players who were less than four years out of high school. However, the ABA had a “hardship” rule that let players leave college early if they had to.2

Erving took advantage of the new rule by leaving Massachusetts after his junior year and signing a four-year contract with the Virginia Squires worth $500,000 over seven years.

Erving quickly became a force, and he became known for dunking hard and without care. As a rookie, he averaged 27.3 points per game, was named to the All-ABA Second Team and the ABA All-Rookie Team, led the ABA in offensive rebounds, and came in second to Artis Gilmore for the ABA Rookie of the Year Award.

He led the Squires to the Eastern Division Finals, but they lost in seven games to the New York Nets, who were led by Rick Barry. In the end, the Nets made it to the finals, but they lost to the star-studded Indiana Pacers.

Julius Erving
Julius Erving

He was eligible for the 1972 NBA draft, and the Milwaukee Bucks picked him 12th overall in the first round. This would have put him on the same team as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson.

Before the draft, he made a deal with the Atlanta Hawks that was worth more than $1 million and included a $250,000 bonus. After a disagreement with the Squires, in which he asked for a new deal, he signed with the Hawks.

He found out that his agent at the time, Steve Arnold, worked for the Squires and talked him into signing a deal that was less than what the market would have been.

Julius Erving: Titles and Awards

At the University of Massachusetts, Julius Erving was one of five players in the school’s history to average greater than 20 points and 20 rebounds per game (he averaged 32.5 point and 20.2 rebounds) (he averaged 32.5 point and 20.2 rebounds).3

After his first season in the ABA, Erving was named to the All-ABA Second Team and the All-ABA Rookie Team. While playing for the New York Nets, he led the team to two league titles in 1974 and 1976 and also won league Most Valuable Player both of those seasons. Erving also won the ABA Slam Dunk Competition in 1976, before he left the league.

Erving had many good years while playing for the 76ers. He led the team to 11 playoff appearances and won the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1982-1983 season. Erving was also named Most Valuable Player four times, and in 1993, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Julius Erving: Early Life

Julius Erving was born on February 22, 1950, in Roosevelt, New York. During his 16-year professional basketball career, he was known for his style and grace on and off the court. His fans called him “Dr. J.”

At Roosevelt High School, where the nickname “Dr. J.” is said to have come from, he was a good player. Not much is known about how he got the name, but it is thought that a friend started calling him that after Erving called him “Professor.” Erving liked the name and it stayed with him throughout his college and professional careers.

Erving went to the University of Massachusetts in 1968, even though not many big basketball programs were interested in him. He only played for the school for two years because freshmen couldn’t play on the varsity team, and he left before his senior year.

However, he left his mark on the program. He averaged 32.5 points and 20.2 rebounds per game at Massachusetts. At the time, he was one of only five players to ever average more than 20 points and 20 rebounds per game.

Julius Erving
Julius Erving

Julius Erving: Facts

  • Julius Erving was known as “Dr. J” when he was in high school.
  • Erving played in more than 800 games, and on average, he scored 22 points per game.
  • One of his most well-known plays is called the “Baseline Move.” In the 1980 NBA Finals, he did a great underhand scoop against the Lakers.
  • The trophy for the BIG3 champion is called the Julius Erving.
  • Erving is the basketball coach for Tri-State in the BIG3 league.
  • In 1994, Erving was named one of the 40 most important athletes of all time by Sports Illustrated.
  • ESPN said that Erving was one of the best athletes of the 20th century.
  • Both the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers have retired Erving’s number (#32 for the Nets and #6 for the 76ers).
  • Erving is thought to be one of the best dunkers in basketball history because of how high he could jump.

Julius Erving: ABA Career

Erving quit college in 1971 and signed as a free agent with the Virginia Squires of the American Basketball Association (ABA). As a forward, he quickly got used to the pro game. Erving averaged more than 27 points per game in his first season. He was named to the All-ABA Second Team and the ABA All-Rookie Team.

Erving’s career took a hard turn in the spring of 1972. The Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) picked him 12th overall, but he signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks instead and worked out with the team before the season.

But the Squires quickly asked the court to stop him from playing in the NBA, and a panel of three judges agreed and sent him back to the ABA.

Erving was still the biggest star in his old league when he went back to it. He played for the Squires in 1972–73. He then joined the New York Nets and led them to championships in 1974 and 1976. In each of those years, he also won the award for Most Valuable Player.

People liked him not only because he scored, but also because of how he played the game. Erving was quick and athletic, and his game on the court included graceful spins, dramatic jump shots, and strong slam-dunks. In 1976, Erving’s last year in the ABA, which was also its last year, he won the ABA Slam Dunk contest. This was the first time a professional league had ever held a dunk contest.

Julius Erving: Wife and Kids

In 1972, Julius married Turquoise Erving. They were lucky to have four children. One of his sons, Corey, was found dead in his car in a pond when he was 19 years old.

In 1979, he had a secret relationship with a sports reporter named Samantha Stevenson. Their daughter, Alexandra Stevenson, went on to become a famous tennis player. Later in 2008, Julius and Alexandra, who was his daughter, started going out together.

In 2003, he had a second child with a woman named Dorys Madden, outside of his marriage to Turquoise. After that, he and Turquoise Erving got a divorce in 2003. Julius married Dorys Madden in 2008. They are lucky to have three children.

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Subham Dutta
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