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ORIGINAL ABA LEGEND · HALL CLASS 2011
Artis Gilmore
1972 ABA MVP & Rookie of the Year · 1975 champion · 5× All-Star
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Combined ABA + NBA regular-season career statistics. Values are shown to one decimal place.
THE BIOGRAPHY
THE PLAYER.
THE MOMENT.
THE LEGACY.
Gilmore entered the ABA as a dominant defensive center and immediately became its MVP. His strength, rebounding and efficient finishing gave Kentucky a championship foundation.
SIGNATURE ABA STORY
He completed a rare MVP-and-Rookie-of-the-Year double in 1972, then led the Colonels to the 1975 title.
WHY THE GAME REMEMBERS HIM
The A-Train remains one of the most durable, efficient and imposing centers in professional basketball history.
THE ABA JOURNEY
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1972 ABA MVP & Rookie of the Year · 1975 champion · 5× All-Star
ABA MVP1975 ABA CHAMPIONNAISMITH HALL · 2011
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THE ORIGINAL ABA · 1967–1976THE LEAGUE THAT TAUGHT BASKETBALL TO FLY.
THE FACE OF THE ABA
Julius “Dr. J” Erving
3× ABA MVP · 2× champion
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THE SCORER
Rick Barry
1969 champion · Oakland Oaks
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS
Moses Malone
Utah Stars · Spirits of St. Louis
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THE A-TRAIN
Artis Gilmore
1972 MVP · 1975 champion
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THE ANCHOR
Mel Daniels
2× MVP · 3× champion
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THE FIRST STAR
Connie Hawkins
1968 MVP · champion · Playoffs MVP
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THE CHAMPION
Zelmo Beaty
1971 champion · Playoffs MVP
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