LOADING THE ABAOne legacy. One league. One world.
CONFIDENTIAL INTERNATIONAL TERRITORY INQUIRY
BUILD
YOUR MARKET.
Start the qualification process for an ABA México or approved ABA International development territory.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT PATH
TWO INTERNATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES.
The first step is matching the applicant, territory and operating vision to ABA México or the appropriate international development pathway.
01REGION 1 + NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ABA MÉXICO
Los Cabos launches first, followed by approved México markets evaluated through a disciplined expansion pathway.
EXPLORE →02DEVELOPMENT MARKETSABA INTERNATIONAL
Country, region and city inquiries for territories entering the international evaluation pipeline.
EXPLORE →MARKET QUALIFICATION
SIX GATES.
NO SHORTCUTS.
The process protects the applicant, the league, existing teams and the integrity of each territory.
PREPARE BEFORE YOU APPLY
WHAT A SERIOUS
GROUP BRINGS.
01Lead owner and decision-making structure
02Target city, territory and preferred competition
03Transparent capitalization and source of funds
04Venue options and preliminary operating calendar
05Local business, government and community relationships
06Basketball, commercial and media leadership plan
07WABA, JR ABA and ABA Cares activation commitment
08Independent legal, tax and financial advisers
SUBMIT YOUR MARKET
START WITH
THE RIGHT
INFORMATION.
Select “ABA México market inquiry” or “International country / market development” and describe the city, territory, ownership group and proposed launch timing.
CONFIDENTIALITYShare only information you are authorized to provide.
NO PAYMENTNo reservation fee is collected through this website.
FOLLOW-UPQualified inquiries can advance to a private review.
Territories, league structures, launch dates and availability are preliminary and may change. A website submission, phone call, meeting, payment discussion or verbal statement does not create exclusivity or award a franchise. Any reservation or market protection must be documented in a definitive written agreement signed by authorized parties after qualification, due diligence, rights review and league approval. Independent professional advice is required.
READY TO PARTICIPATE?CHOOSE YOUR ABA PATH.
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