Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The author Luke Epplin returns to 4 Collectors to discuss his new book "Moses and the Doctor", a fantastic parallel biography of Julius Erving and Moses Malone that culminates in the two teaming up to win the 1983 NBA Championship for Philadelphia.
What follows is a fascinating conversation about the ABA, the phenomenon of "Dr. J", the gritty determination of Moses Malone, and how the merger of the ABA and NBA has ramifications throughout the NBA to this day.
Luke had joined 4 Collectors for a discussion of the 1948 Champion Cleveland Indians and his book "Our Team" a little over a year ago.
Order "Moses and the Doctor" from Astoria Bookshop:
astoriabookshop.com/item/koW0Owlej3Br3hwePhsa8A
The Publisher of the Book:
hachettebookgroup.com/titles/luke-epplin/moses-and-the-doctor/9780306833496/?lens=grand-central-publishing
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https://x.com/LukeEpplin
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The author Luke Epplin returns to 4 Collectors to discuss his new book "Moses and the Doctor", a fantastic parallel biography of Julius Erving and Moses Malone that culminates in the two teaming up to win the 1983 NBA Championship for Philadelphia.
What follows is a fascinating conversation about the ABA, the phenomenon of "Dr. J", the gritty determination of Moses Malone, and how the merger of the ABA and NBA has ramifications throughout the NBA to this day.
Luke had joined 4 Collectors for a discussion of the 1948 Champion Cleveland Indians and his book "Our Team" a little over a year ago.
Order "Moses and the Doctor" from Astoria Bookshop:
astoriabookshop.com/item/koW0Owlej3Br3hwePhsa8A
The Publisher of the Book:
hachettebookgroup.com/titles/luke-epplin/moses-and-the-doctor/9780306833496/?lens=grand-central-publishing
Luke on X:
https://x.com/LukeEpplin
Luke on BlueSky:
https://bsky.app/profile/lukeepplin.bsky.social
Mentions:
@rayfromphilly6969
@TJ_Is_Online
