Julius Erving, better known as "Dr. J" on the basketball court, is one of the greatest players in NBA history. Erving lead the 76ers to the NBA title in 1983 and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1993. A resident of Central Florida for several years, Erving has called the town of Longwood, Florida his home since early 1998. It doesn't take long to figure out why Erving's two-story Longwood home carries an impressive $1 Million pricetag, with its 5,700 square feet, swimming pool, and spa. Places of interest in Erving's neighborhood include the 18-hole, semi-private Legacy at Alaqua Lakes Golf Course; the 18-hole, private Magnolia Plantation Golf Course; Wekiva River, and Wekiva Springs State Park. Longwood, Florida Quick Facts Longwood, Florida has a population of 13,745 and is located approximately 15 miles north of Orlando, Florida.