Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2026-02-12

Last Air Date: 2026-02-12

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Kenan Kamwana Holley

Networks: Prime Video

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Top Cast

Common as Narrator (voice)
Julius Erving as Self
Bob Costas as Self
Bob Ryan as Self
Larry Brown as Self
Grayson Boucher as David #1
Avery Michael Johnson as David #2
Rick Barry as Self
Dan Issel as Self
Eternal Polk as Self

Seasons

Miniseries (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.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Change Is Coming (2026-02-12)

The ABA forms in 1967 and steals one of the NBA's biggest stars in the process.
Ep. 2: Growing Pains (2026-02-12)

The American Basketball Association becomes the first professional league to draft underclassmen, launching the careers of Spencer Haywood and Dr. J.
Ep. 3: Icarus (2026-02-12)

By utilizing unconventional leadership, the American Basketball Association experiences unprecedented success on the court.
Ep. 4: Party's Over (2026-02-12)

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