This picture is a perfect representation of the extreme coolness and class that Dr. J possesses. He was the talk of the country in the 70s-80s, and you can see why. Nobody will ever even come close to the coolness level of Dr. J. This coolness was a great thing for African American people at the time as well, because it gave them pride and confidence in their race, which was important because they were on the tail end of a civil rights movement in which they were bashed mercilessly because of their skin color. It was good for them to have a man that went against negative stereotypes and embodied class in the black culture.
This preview of the documentary made for Dr. J shows the adoration and appreciation for him from other famous NBA players. It also shows how he impacted the league as a whole when he showed up instead of just his own team. He almost singlehandedly renewed everyone's interest in the NBA. This started at Rucker Park in New York, where thousands upon thousands of kids would go on the roof of a nearby school just to watch him play. This carried over to the NBA, where he was the main attraction. His entertaining style of play, along with the class and grace in which he carried himself made the NBA go from unwatchable and on the decline to the multibillion dollar business it is today.
I chose this picture for the abstract representation of DR. J because it is the reaction of everyone who sees him in person, whether on or off the court. People are wowed by both his amazing playing ability and his amazing class and respect. Even the most famous NBA players today are extremely impressed by the smooth class in which he carried himself. Words used to describe him are "revolutionary" and "electric" When I watched the documentary of him, everyone talked about him like he was a god, above humans. I also watched his highlights and I was awed at the grace and style he played the game with. It is impossible not to make this face when you witness the genius of Julius Erving.