If you want a matchup between two of the highest flyers in the NBA, then here it is.
Dr. J glides through the air, dunking with a finesse that you don't see any more. Blake Griffin soars through the air and throw-dunks the ball like it just made fun of his mom. While they are different types of dunkers, the one thing they have in common is their unbelievable athletic ability, and that is what makes this matchup so hard to pick.
Watch any highlight of Julius Erving and you will be amazed at the way he seems to float around the court. His speed, mixed with his athleticism, sets him apart from most players, but what makes him different than Griffin is that he doesn't rely on that to be great.
Where Griffin relies on his athletic ability to carry him, Dr. J developed a jump shot to compliment his incredible athleticism. Griffin dominates this game early with his size and strength, but ultimately, the fact that Dr. J has a solidified perimeter game sends Dr. J to the winners circle. In the battle of the high-flyers, it will be a few outside jump shots that makes the difference.
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