24. Julius Erving
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Keep in mind this was not peak Dr. J. This was the good Doctor’s final season in the league. The dunks weren’t quite as spectacular and the hair wasn’t quite so high. He wasn’t even the best player on his team anymore. He had passed that torch on to Charles Barkley and Maurice Cheeks.
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Despite all this, the fans wanted to see Erving one last time, and the fans get what they want. At age 36, this was Erving’s 16th and final All-Star Game appearance, when you add in his selections to the ABA showcase.
Season: 1986-1987
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Stats at All-Star Break: 15.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.7 BPG
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