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The 1967–68 ABA season was the first season for the American Basketball Association. The ABA was challenging the National Basketball Association. The ABA introduced a red, white and blue basketball. They used a 30-second shot clock as opposed to the NBA's 24 second shot clock, and also used the three-point shot. There were 11 teams playing in ...
Although only 5 foot 6 inches tall, he later played 24 games for the ABA's New York Nets during the 1968–69 season after being drafted by the Dallas Chaparrals in the 1968 ABA draft. [1] Willie played basketball for DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, leading the team to a New York City Championship in 1963. Playing before a crowded ...
The American Basketball Association draft was held from 1967 to 1975. Generally speaking, the ABA's drafts were considered a lot looser in terms of structure for teams to make their player choices when compared to the rivaling NBA.
Overview of American Basketball Association teams Franchise Cities/Names Years Fate Anaheim Amigos. Los Angeles Stars. Utah Stars. Anaheim Amigos 1967–1968: Folded, 1975 NBA relocated New Orleans Jazz to Utah as Utah Jazz in 1979. Los Angeles Stars 1968–1970 Utah Stars 1970–1976 Dallas/Texas Chaparrals. San Antonio Spurs. Dallas ...
The 1968–69 ABA season was the second season for the American Basketball Association. Two teams relocated: Minnesota Muskies became the Miami Floridians. The Pittsburgh Pipers moved to Minnesota and became the Minnesota Pipers. Two others relocated within their territory. The Anaheim Amigos became the Los Angeles Stars.
James Scott Eakins (born May 24, 1946) is a retired American professional basketball player and two-time American Basketball Association champion.. A 6'11" center from Brigham Young University, Eakins was selected in the fifth round of the 1968 NBA draft by the San Francisco Warriors and in the 1968 ABA Draft by the Oakland Oaks.
The 1968–69 Indiana Pacers season was Indiana's second season in the ABA and second as a team. 1968 ABA Draft. Player School/Club Team Don Dee
Lantz played in the National Basketball Association from 1968 until 1976. He was selected by the San Diego Rockets in the third round (1st pick, 23rd overall) of the 1968 NBA draft and by the Oakland Oaks in the 1968 ABA Draft. [2] In the 1970–71 season, Lantz averaged 20.6 points and 5 rebounds per game for the San Diego Rockets.