
The ABA’s Revolutionary Impact on Basketball
From the three‑point line to soaring dunks, the American Basketball Association rewrote the playbook, launching stars like George Gervin and Julius Erving while challenging the NBA’s dominance.
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From the three‑point line to soaring dunks, the American Basketball Association rewrote the playbook, launching stars like George Gervin and Julius Erving while challenging the NBA’s dominance.

A look at the historic acquisitions that have defined the 76ers, from early NBA pioneers to modern superstars, and how each deal reshaped the team’s destiny.

The Amarillo Shock will begin ABA play on October 17, holding mid‑July tryouts and seeking sponsors to revive professional basketball in West Texas.

Gene Wiley, a former Wichita State Shockers star and NBA veteran, passed away at 88. His life spanned championship basketball courts and a celebrated artistic career, leaving a lasting imprint on both sports and culture.

Denise Knowles, a Dickson County native, has become the assistant coach of the Nashville Aces, guiding the team to a historic undefeated regular season and earning admiration in a male‑dominated sport.

A retrospective look at the most electrifying playoff outings by University of Illinois graduates, tracing a thread of excellence that spans three decades and multiple franchises.

Moses Malone's early professional choice, his untapped college potential, and the fading memory of a talent that could have redefined a program.

Julius Erving’s college years were constrained by anti‑dunk rules, yet his talent attracted NBA powerhouses and sparked a cultural phenomenon that helped merge the ABA and NBA

Julius Erving's college experience was constrained by a dunk ban, and his near‑joins with the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks set the stage for a professional career that redefined the game.