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December 14, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release


Question from David R: "Mr. Newman, how do you feel about the NBA indirectly endorsing your league by wearing the old ABA uniforms from the original league and showing old ABA games on NBA.tv, yet not really giving any open endorsement of the league in its current form?"

Answer: David. Nice question. We are very pleased that the NBA promotes the original ABA with its retro uniforms. The NBA recognizes the impact that the original ABA (co-founded, incidentally, by the co-founder of the new ABA Dick Tinkham) has on basketball - and even though it was nearly 40 years ago since the ABA last played, the excitement of the league has left a lasting impact through two generations. We're flattered. I really am surprised that they have not gone to the red, white and blue ball though they do use it in their development league. And I am also surprised that they haven't adopted 3-D, our premiere rule which makes the games higher scoring, faster paced and more exciting. The lights around their backboards are new ABA innovations so we know they are watching and absorbing. Everything the NBA does to promote the ABA brand is valuable - and we hope they continue. If you have a question, email joenewman@abalive.com.

Note: OurSports Central no longer actively covers the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a professional league due in part to its inability to publish and play a schedule and the transitory nature of many of its teams. For information on professional minor leagues, please see OSC's basketball section.



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