In 1976, four ABA teams — the Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, New York Nets and San Antonio Spurs — merged with the NBA. The terms of the merger required each team to pay the NBA $3.2 million and ABA ...
But don't believe it. The ABA was a wellspring, not an artifact. And its spirit and style live on. For in the ABAginning there was Doc. And Doc begat Michael. And Michael begat Kobe. And Kobe begat ...