February 12, 2026
Miniseries
The American Basketball Association's nine-year rivalry with the NBA transformed basketball forever. The ABA introduced the 3-point shot and Slam Dunk Contest, now game staples.
01. Change Is Coming
The ABA forms in 1967 and steals one of the NBA's biggest stars in the process.
55min
February 12, 2026
02. Growing Pains
The American Basketball Association becomes the first professional league to draft underclassmen, launching the careers of Spencer Haywood and Dr. J.
55min
February 12, 2026
03. Icarus
By utilizing unconventional leadership, the American Basketball Association experiences unprecedented success on the court.
54min
February 12, 2026
04. Party's Over
Amidst financial woes, the crumbling American Basketball Association enters merger negotiations with the NBA.
1h 0min
February 12, 2026