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ORIGINAL ABA LEGEND · HALL CLASS 2019
Bobby Jones
2× ABA All-Star · All-ABA Second Team · elite defensive forward
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THE BIOGRAPHY
THE PLAYER.
THE MOMENT.
THE LEGACY.
Jones made winning plays that rarely needed the spotlight. His speed, anticipation and unselfishness gave Denver an elite defensive presence.
SIGNATURE ABA STORY
He became an ABA All-Star in each of his two league seasons and helped Denver reach the 1976 Finals.
WHY THE GAME REMEMBERS HIM
A standard for defense, sportsmanship and team-first excellence whose influence extends beyond the box score.
THE ABA JOURNEY
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2× ABA All-Star · All-ABA Second Team · elite defensive forward
NAISMITH HALL · 2019
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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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