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Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association

Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association

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Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association

2026

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.7(3 votes)

Ended

Documentary

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

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Amazon Prime Video

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Social & External

Production Companies

Hidden Pictures

truth.media

Prime Video Sports

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Common

Common

Narrator (voice)

Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Self

Bob Costas

Bob Costas

Self

Bob Ryan

Self

Larry Brown

Larry Brown

Self

Grayson Boucher

Grayson Boucher

David #1

Avery Michael Johnson

David #2

Rick Barry

Rick Barry

Self

Dan Issel

Self

Eternal Polk

Self

Creative team

Created by: Kenan Kamwana Holley
Showrunner: Todd Lieberman
Common
Produced by: Rob Harvell
Barry Bookhard

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