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.
Episode 1
Change Is Coming
Feb 12, 2026
The ABA forms in 1967 and steals one of the NBA's biggest stars in the process.
Episode 2
Growing Pains
Feb 12, 2026
The American Basketball Association becomes the first professional league to draft underclassmen, launching the careers of Spencer Haywood and Dr. J.
Episode 3
Icarus
Feb 12, 2026
By utilizing unconventional leadership, the American Basketball Association experiences unprecedented success on the court.
Episode 4
Party's Over
Feb 12, 2026
Amidst financial woes, the crumbling American Basketball Association enters merger negotiations with the NBA.