Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association

Overview

Explore the intense nine-year competition between the ABA and the NBA that transformed the sport of basketball. The ABA introduced groundbreaking concepts like the 3-point shot and the Slam Dunk Contest, which have since become essential elements of the game. This story is narrated by legendary figures such as "Dr. J" Julius Erving, Larry Brown, Bob Costas, and other Hall of Famers.

Episodes

• 1

  Change Is Coming

  In 1967, the ABA is established and manages to lure away one of the most prominent stars from the NBA.

  Feb 12, 2026
• 2

  Growing Pains

  The American Basketball Association breaks new ground as the first professional league to allow underclassmen to be drafted, paving the way for the ca...

  Feb 12, 2026
• 3

  Icarus

  Through innovative leadership approaches, the American Basketball Association achieves remarkable success on the basketball court.

  Feb 12, 2026
• 4

  Party's Over

  Facing significant financial challenges, the struggling American Basketball Association engages in talks to merge with the NBA.

  Feb 12, 2026