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To illustrate how superstar athletes have historically navigated leadership and humility, Whitlock draws parallels with NBA legend Julius Irving (Dr. J.). Irving's career exemplifies a player who accepted diminishing roles to serve team success. In the 1980s, Dr. J was the face of the Philadelphia 76ers but willingly took a secondary position behind Charles Barkley and Moses Malone, even as he remained highly productive and revered. Whitlock emphasizes that Irving's humility and class allowed him to defer and prioritize team victory over personal ego, embodying true leadership.