ABA Trivia

1. Not a big name, he played his entire ABA career with the Kentucky Colonels. Who was the leading scorer in ABA history?

From Quiz What Do You Know about the ABA?

Answer: Louis Dampier

Louis Dampier scored a total of 13,726 points with a scoring average of 15.9. Despite not being a big name, Dampier made the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. He was also a seven time ABA All-Star and won the championship in 1975. Dan Issel was an all-time great who was voted into the Hall of Fame in 2006. Issel finished with 12,823 points in the ABA with a scoring average of 25.6. Issel was a six time ABA All-Star, and won the championship in 1975. He played with the Kentucky Colonels from 1970-1975 and then the Denver Nuggets from 1975 to 1976 before the NBA merger. He also had a long run with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He also made the ABA All-Time team. Ron Boone was a four time all-ABA All-Star and scored a grand total of 12,153 with a scoring average of 18.4. He played for Dallas/Texas Chaparrals from 1968 to 1971, Utah Stars from 1971-1975 and Spirits of Saint Louis from 1975 to 1976. He also won the title in 1971. Mel Daniels was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame 2012. Daniels scored 11,739 points in the ABA with a scoring average of 18.7 and a rebound average of 14.9 a game. Mel played for the following teams: Minnesota Muskies (1967-1968), Indiana Pacers (1968-1974), Memphis Sounds (1974-1975) and New York Nets (1976). Mel won 3 titles in 1970, 1972 and 1973 and was also named to the all-time ABA All-Time Team.

From Quiz NBA and ABA History

Answer: Minneapolis Lakers

Wilt left the University of Kansas after his junior year due to frustration over being guarded and fouled by as many as 3 players at one time without the foul calls being made. He briefly toured with the Globetrotters from 1958-59, mostly playing a guard position. He joined the Phiadelphia Warriors in 1959, staying with them when they moved to San Francisco in 1962-65. In 1965 he was dealt to the Phiadelphia 76ers and played there until 1968, winning an NBA title in 1967. In 1968, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won a championship in 1972. In 1973, he signed a contract as player/coach for the ABA San Diego Conquistadors. Wilt never played for the Q's (because of legal problems) but did have a 37-47 win/loss record and a play-off record of 1-1 in his only season as a head coach.

From Quiz American Basketball Association

Answer: Muskies

Named after a popular game fish in the state. The ABA's offices were located in Minnesota.

From Quiz ABA Basketball

Answer: Pittsburgh Pipers

The Pittsburgh Pipers beat the New Orleans Bucs 4 games to 3 in 1968.

From Quiz What Do You Know about the ABA?

Answer: Mel Daniels

Mel Daniels was the leader with 9,494 rebounds with an average of 14.9 per game. He had a 2,000 lead on the second leading rebounder. Artis Gilmore was second with 7,169 with an average of a staggering 17.1 rebounds a game. Artis played from 1971-1976 with the Kentucky Colonels. He also had a very noteworthy career in the NBA. He was the MVP in 1971-1972 and won the championship in 1974-1975. He was also a five time all-star and made the Hall of Fame in 2011. Gerald Govan came in third with 7,119 rebounds with an average of 10.5 rebounds per game. He was an all-star in 1970. Govan was a journeyman and played with the following teams: New Orleans Buccaneers, Memphis Pros, Utah Stars and the Virginia Squires. Red Robbins finished fourth with 6,155 rebounds, averaging 10.1 rebounds a game. Red made three all-star games and won a championship in 1971. He also was a journeyman playing for the following teams: New Orleans Buccaneers, Utah Stars, San Diego Conquistadors, Kentucky Colonels and the Virginia Squires.

From Quiz NBA and ABA History

Answer: Nate "Tiny" Archibald

In 1972, while playing for the Kansas City/Omaha Kings, "Nate the Skate" averaged 34 points per game and 11.4 assists per game to lead the league in both statistical categories. Nate Archibald was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991.

From Quiz ABA Basketball

Answer: Indiana Pacers

The Pacers won consecutive A.B.A. championships in 1972-1973.

From Quiz What Do You Know about the ABA?

Answer: Louis Dampier

Louis Dampier led in both scoring and assists. He is also a Hall-of-Famer. He averaged 5.6 assists per game with a grand total of 4,044. Mack Calvin was second all-time in assists with 3,067, averaging 5.8 per game. Mack played in five all-star games from 1971-1975. Calvin played for the following teams: Los Angeles Stars, The Floridians, Carolina Cougars, Denver Nuggets and Virginia Squires. Bill Melchionni was third all-time in assists with 3,044, averaging 6.1 assists per game. Bill played in three all-star games from 1971-1973. He won two championships with New Jersey Nets in 1974 and 1976. Bill played his whole ABA career with New Jersey Nets. Freddie Lewis was fourth all-time in assists with 2,883, averaging 4.2 assists per game. He went to four all-star games in 1968, 1970, 1972 and 1975.

From Quiz NBA and ABA History

Answer: Milwaukee Bucks

The good "Doctor" was selected by the Bucks with the #12 pick in the 1972 NBA draft. However, Erving left the University of Massachussets after his junior season in 1971, signing with the ABA's Virginia Squires because underclassman were not yet allowed to play in the NBA. He was subsequently traded in 1973 to the New York Nets [ABA]. When the ABA folded in 1976, the Nets gained entry into the NBA and Dr. J's contract was sold to the Philadelphia 76ers to help Net owner Roy Boe pay the territorial rights fee owed to the NY Knicks. Julius Erving was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.

From Quiz ABA Basketball

Answer: Bob Leonard & Leonard & Bobby Leonard & Slick Leonard

Bob Leonard won the A.B.A. championship in 1970-72-73.

From Quiz What Do You Know about the ABA?

Answer: Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers won three ABA titles while also finishing twice two times. Utah Stars won three ABA titles while losing none. In each title, the MVP came from the losing team. In 1969/1970 they played as the Los Angeles Stars. Oakland Oaks won one ABA title. Guard Warren Jabali was the MVP of the championship. New Orleans Buccaneers were runners-up in the first ABA season.

From Quiz NBA and ABA History

Answer: Oscar Robertson

During the 1961-62 season, while playing 79 games for the Cincinnatti Royals, "The Big O" averaged 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists per game. Oscar Robertson was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980.

From Quiz ABA Basketball

Answer: Connie Hawkins

Connie Hawkins was the A.B.A. MVP in 1968.

From Quiz What Do You Know about the ABA?

Answer: Julius Erving

Julius Erving, one of the all time greats, won the ABA scoring championship in a season three times. His first was as a Virginia Squire, while the last two were with the New York Nets. Connie Hawkins won the first ABA leading scorer. He is also a Hall of Famer. He averaged 26.8 points per game. Rick Barry won the second ABA leading scorer in 1968-1969 while playing with the Oakland Oaks. Barry averaged 34.0 points per game. Barry is also a Hall of Famer. Charlie Scott averaged 34.6 points per game, which was an ABA single season record. He did this while playing for the Virginia Squires.

From Quiz The Defunct ABA

Answer: Julius Erving

Julius Erving ranks 5th in points, 11th in rebounds, and 15th in assists.

From Quiz American Basketball Association

Answer: Floridians

Also plainly called "The Floridians".

From Quiz ABA Basketball

Answer: Julius Erving

Dr. J. won the ABA MVP award in 1974-75-76 and the NBA MVP in 1981.

From Quiz What Do You Know about the ABA?

Answer: George Mikan

Mikan introduced the three point line and the red, white and blue basketball.

From Quiz NBA and ABA History

Answer: Rick Barry

During his senior season at the University of Miami [1964-65], Rick led all NCAA Division I players with a 37.4 ppg average. In 1966-67, while playing for the San Francisco Warriors, he led the NBA in scoring with a 35.6 ppg average. In 1968-69, with the ABA Oakland Oaks, he averaged 34 ppg to lead the league in scoring even though he played only 35 games due to a knee injury. When the ABA went out of business in 1976, Barry's scoring trifecta was guaranteed to be a record that will stand the test of time as unbreakable. Rick Barry was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987.

From Quiz The Defunct ABA

Answer: Pittsburgh Pipers

The Pittsburgh Pipers scored 51 points in the 4th quarter, against the Oakland Oaks on Feb. 22, 1968.

From Quiz ABA Basketball

Answer: Mel Daniels

Mel daniels won the A.B.A. MVP awarwd in 1969 and 1971.

From Quiz What Do You Know about the ABA?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pipers

After winning the championship, Pittsburgh moved to Minnesota for their second season as the Pipers. They then moved back to Pittsburgh as the Pipers before finally becoming the Condors. The franchise folded in 1972.

From Quiz The Defunct ABA

Answer: Connie Hawkins

Pittsburgh Piper Connie Hawkins, also won ABA Playoffs Most Valuable Player in the 1967-68 season.

From Quiz American Basketball Association

Answer: Virginia Squires

He didn't play for Minnesota.

From Quiz ABA Basketball

Answer: Larry Brown

Larry Brown won A.B.A. coach of the year in 1973-75-76.

From Quiz What Do You Know about the ABA?

Answer: Fatty Taylor

Fatty Taylor mostly played for the Virginia Squires throughout his ABA career. He posted averages of 2.00 for this career. Julius Erving also won 3 MVP awards in the ABA. Don Buse led the league in steals twice for the Indiana Pacers. Ted McGlain led the steals once for the Carolina Cougars in a journeyman career.

From Quiz The Defunct ABA

Answer: 1971-72 Kentucky Colonels

The 1971-72 Kentucky Colonels finished with a .810 winning percentage, and didn't win the ABA Championship.

From Quiz American Basketball Association

Answer: Chaparrals

The team's logo had a roadrunner in it.

From Quiz ABA Basketball

Answer: Dan Issel

Dan Issel was elected in 1993. David Thompson was elected in 1996.

From Quiz What Do You Know about the ABA?

Answer: Artis Gilmore

Artis put up monster numbers in all five years of his career with the Kentucky Colonels. Caldwell was a very good player who spent three years in the ABA before embarking on a long NBA career. Billy Paultz put up good numbers in his six year ABA career, five of them with the New York Nets. He led the league in 1976-1977 with 3.0 a game and also had a lengthy NBA career. Julius Erving came up fourth. Erving was truly amazing as he dominated in mostly every important stat. As a forward he still averaged two blocks a game, plus his stellar NBA career. One of the all-time best performers.

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