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Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association

Experience the ABA's nine-year rivalry with the NBA that changed basketball forever. From the 3-point shot to the Slam Dunk Contest, the ABA's innovations became game staples. Told by "Dr. J" Erving, Larry Brown, Bob Costas & other Hall of Famers.

Production

Production

Trailers & Videos

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Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2026

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.

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1. Change Is Coming

The ABA forms in 1967 and steals one of the NBA's biggest stars in the process.

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2. Growing Pains

The American Basketball Association becomes the first professional league to draft underclassmen, launching the careers of Spencer Haywood and Dr. J.

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3. Icarus

By utilizing unconventional leadership, the American Basketball Association experiences unprecedented success on the court.

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4. Party's Over

Amidst financial woes, the crumbling American Basketball Association enters merger negotiations with the NBA.

Cast

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Common

Narrator (voice)

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Julius Erving

Self

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Bob Costas

Self

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Larry Brown

Self

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Rick Barry

Self

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