Philadelphia 76ers legend Dr. J gives update: "Fully recovered"

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius 'Dr. J' Erving is thanking his fans after a health scare over the weekend.

Erving tweeted a picture of himself with his family on Monday night.

He wrote: "Fully recovered... and hanging with my wife and son. Thank you all for the love and well wishes!"

The 67-year-old Hall of Famer became ill while attending Friday's game at the Wells Fargo Center. He rang the ceremonial Liberty Bell before tipoff.

Sixers legend Julius Erving hospitalized after ringing bell at Sixers game. Gray Hall reports during Action News at 6 a.m. on January 6, 2018.

Dr. J spent the night at the hospital for a medical evaluation.

Erving led the Sixers to their most recent NBA championship in 1983 and was the 1981 NBA MVP.

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