by Krystal Franklin

January 7, 2018

Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for PGD Global

NBA icon Julius ‘Dr. J’ Eving is expected to make a full recovery after being admitted to the hospital days ago. The 67-year-old’s management team took to Twitter to update fans.

Message from Mr. Erving’s Management Team: Mr. Erving has been released from the hospital after a comprehensive medical evaluation. He’s expected to make a full recovery and sincerely thanks all of his friends and fans for their well wishes and prayers.

— Julius Dr J Erving (@JuliusErving) January 6, 2018

Erving fell ill while attending Friday’s game between the 76ers and Detroit Pistons.

Statement on behalf of Dr. J’s management team:

“Mr. Erving fell ill at tonight’s game and was taken to a local hospital, where he is currently being evaluated. He is expected to be released after the evaluation.”

— Julius Dr J Erving (@JuliusErving) January 6, 2018

According to Bleacher Report, the former 76ers player was in attendance at the Wells Fargo Center to celebrate the 35th anniversary of his famous cradle dunk.

Erving led the Sixers to their most recent NBA championship in 1983 and was the 1981 NBA MVP. Hemarried Dorýs Madden in 2008. 

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1. Dorys Erving is married to NBA legend Julius Erving

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2. Kimberly Chandler is married to Tyson Chandler (Phoenix Suns)

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3. Ayesha Curry is married to Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors)

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4. Crystal Nowitski is married to Dirk Nowitski (Dallas Mavericks)

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5. Yvette Prieto is married to Michael Jordan (retired)

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6. Tamia is married to Grant Hill (retired)

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7. Alexis Stoudemire is married to Amar'e Stoudemire (retired)

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8. Larsa Pippen is married to Scottie Pippen (retired)

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9. Vanessa Bryant is married to Kobe Bryant (retired)

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10. Jewel Smith is married to J.R. Smith (Cleveland Cavaliers)

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11. Jada Paul is married to Chris Paul (Houston Rockets)

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12. Adrienne Bosh is married to Chris Bosh (retired)

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13. Savannah James is married to LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)

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14. Nina Westbrook is married to Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder)

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15. Teyana Taylor is married to Iman Shumpert (Cleveland Cavaliers)

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16. Cookie Johnson is married to Magic Johnson (retired)

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17. Monica Brown is married to Shannon Brown (retired)

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18. Gabrielle Union is married to Dwyane Wade (Retired)

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