Edited sentence: Also it was the place where he gained his popularity as the best basketball player.But somehow he managed to reach over and score on a right-handed layup despite the fact that his whole body, including his left shoulder, was already behind the hoop.He drove past a defender on the right baseline and went up for a layup.His skills of dominating the ball led him to the ABA.In 1979/80, Erving executed the "Baseline Move", one of the arguably most spectacular baskets ever.In mid-air, it was apparent that Erving would land behind the backboard.Then 7'2" center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar crossed his way, blocking the route to the basket and forcing him outwards