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NBA Revenge: The American Basketball Legaue
In this episode, journey into the history of the 1961 American Basketball League—the fearless upstart that challenged the NBA and rewrote the rules. Discover visionary founder Abe Saperstein’s audacious quest to disrupt pro basketball, and learn how innovations like the three-point shot and a wider lane began as bold experiments in an obscure league before becoming global game-changers.Listeners will meet basketball legends like Connie Hawkins and Jerry Lucas, who found redemption and opportunity within the ABL’s maverick embrace, and hear stories of dramatic championship rivalries, underdog heroes, and high-stakes risks. Dive into how financial chaos, scheduling struggles, and arena conflicts sparked turbulence while the league’s spirit set the stage for lasting transformation in basketball.This episode reveals the vibrant personalities, pioneering ideas, and dramatic moments that cemented the ABL as a crucial chapter in sports history—a short-lived renegade that left a permanent mark on every basketball court.
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