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Julius Erving's 'Soul Power' Explores ABA's Cultural Impact

2/15/2026

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Julius Erving, a Hall of Famer, serves as executive producer for Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association, a four-part series premiered February 12 on Prime Video.
The four-part series is narrated by rapper Common and examines the ABA's cultural impact and innovations, such as the three-point line.
Kenan Kamwana Holley notes the ABA offered opportunities for Black players during racial limits as the merger's 50th anniversary approaches.

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Julius Erving, a Hall of Famer, serves as executive producer for Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association, a four-part series premiered February 12 on Prime Video.
The four-part series is narrated by rapper Common and examines the ABA's cultural impact and innovations, such as the three-point line.
Kenan Kamwana Holley notes the ABA offered opportunities for Black players during racial limits as the merger's 50th anniversary approaches.