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ORIGINAL ABA LEGEND · HALL CLASS 2012
Mel Daniels
2× ABA MVP · 3× ABA champion · 7× ABA All-Star
POSITION CABA CLUBS 3HALL CLASS 2012
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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.
Daniels gave the ABA instant interior authority. His rebounding, strength and consistency made him the anchor of Indiana’s championship era.
SIGNATURE ABA STORY
He won two MVP awards and controlled the paint for three Pacers championship teams.
WHY THE GAME REMEMBERS HIM
A foundational ABA superstar whose rebounding and leadership helped establish the league’s competitive credibility.
THE ABA JOURNEY
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2× ABA MVP · 3× ABA champion · 7× ABA All-Star
ABA MVP1970 ABA CHAMPION1972 ABA CHAMPION1973 ABA CHAMPIONNAISMITH HALL · 2012
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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
Image: ABA archiveCONNIE HAWKINSROGER BROWNLOUIE DAMPIERZELMO BEATYSPENCER HAYWOODDAVID THOMPSONLARRY KENONMACK CALVIN