76ers hire Julius Erving as advisor
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Dr. J is back with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Sixers said Friday that Julius Erving was hired as a part-time strategic advisor.
Erving, who won the 1983 championship with the team, will serve in the role until at least 2015.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He played 11 seasons for the Sixers, made the Hall of Fame and had his No. 6 retired by the team.