The American Basketball Association (ABA) was formed on 02 February 1967. The ABA was a professional basketball league in the United States that operated from 1967 to 1976. It was established as a rival to the established National Basketball Association (NBA).
The ABA introduced several innovations to the game of basketball, including the three-point line and a red, white, and blue basketball. The league featured a faster-paced and more high-scoring style of play compared to the NBA at the time.
Notable players who began their careers in the ABA include Julius Erving (Dr. J) and George Gervin. The ABA-NBA merger took place in 1976, leading to the absorption of four ABA franchises into the NBA: the Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, New York Nets (later the New Jersey Nets and now the Brooklyn Nets), and San Antonio Spurs.
The ABA left a lasting impact on the sport of basketball, and some of its innovations, such as the three-point line, continue to be integral parts of the game today.
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