There has always been a great connection between music and basketball, dating all the way back to when basketball games were actually played in dance halls. Julius Erving was mentioned in many songs during his career, ranging from Run-D.M.C.'s "You be Illin'" to Kurtis Blow's "Basketball" but he also had the great honor of having an entire song composed as a tribute to his greatness: Grover Washington Jr.'s "Let it Flow (for Dr. J)." The ebbs and flows in that song perfectly fit the way Erving glided smoothly down the court before slamming the ball home with unmatched grace and style. The Greatest Sports Legends episode about Erving includes a fantastic video montage of Erving highlights with "Let it Flow" as the soundtrack; Erving's assortment of inimitable moves and Washington's wonderful melody meld seamlessly into one of the most beautiful pieces of performance art you will ever see or hear. That clip does not seem to be available on the internet but while looking for it I stumbled upon a treasure that is almost as good
