THE FACE OF THE ABA
Julius “Dr. J” Erving
3× ABA MVP · 2× champion
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JR ABA MX · REGION 1 · AGES 5–22
BUILD THE PLAYER BEFORE THE PROFESSIONAL.
A full youth pathway for boys and girls—from first fundamentals to academy competition and future professional opportunity.
PLAY. LEARN.
COMPETE. LEAD.
Shared coaching education, age-based curriculum, local leagues, camps, showcases, academics and character development will connect young athletes with the identities of their Region 1 clubs.
JR ABA MX registration inquiryABA MÉXICO · REGION 1 · 2027
FOUR CLUBS. ONE YOUTH PATHWAY.
Four official team identities connecting Los Cabos, La Paz and the Pacific coast in the first ABA México regional season.
EXPLORE THE 2027 CALENDAR →READY TO PARTICIPATE?CHOOSE YOUR ABA PATH.
THE ORIGINAL ABA · 1967–1976THE LEAGUE THAT TAUGHT BASKETBALL TO FLY.
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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