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The new four-part Prime Video docuseries, executive produced by Chicago rapper Common and ABA players Julius “Dr. J” Erving and George Karl, is a look back at the league’s history and forward to what the NBA has become: one of the most popular sports in the world.
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Indiana Pacers, Darnell Hillman's Afro have starring roles in Prime Video's new docuseries 'Soul Power.'
Miami's Keshad Johnson overcame perfect scores by Bryant on his first dunk in in the final round to claim the title.
Famed culture writer and producer Nelson George provides historical context about the ABA to ClutchPoints about new docuseries
Originally created in 1976 by the ABA to gain viewership from NBA fans, the inaugural competition featured two San Antonio Spurs- George Gervin and Larry Kenon. Julius Erving, “Dr. J,” won the contest. They repeated the following year (without any members of the Spurs) before shelving the event.
The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George “Iceman” Gervin and Julius “Dr. J” Erving in what was the final season before the ABA-NBA merger
The former player and coach delves into the rise and fall of the basketball league in a new documentary.