The ABA was doomed because it never generated enough money to make for a stable league, but dollar for dollar, it was far more entertaining than the older, more staid NBA. The circus league (as the ...
ulius Erving’s first pro dunk wasn’t just a highlight—it was a revelation. In his ABA debut with the Virginia Squires, Dr. J soared between 7'2" Artis Gilmore and 6'9" Dan Issel, posterizing both with ...