Only 5 days left until #SoulPower comes out on @PrimeVideo Kentucky Colonels had all women board of directors. Pioneer before all Shown : Ellie Brown the new board chairperson, directors Sissy Jankins, Patsy Baker, Mary Blair, Faith Lyles, and Billie Claire Kurfeees. 📸: Bettmann Archive

Only 6 days left until #SoulPower comes out on @PrimeVideo Here are a few little stories that only ABA can have 📚

Only 7 days left until #SoulPower comes out on @PrimeVideo Here’s a story about a pioneer 🐴 Penny Ann Early, the name may not ring a bell, but she is the only woman to have played in the ABA, and indeed in any professional men's basketball league.

Only 8 days left until #SoulPower comes out on @PrimeVideo Here’s a story about Ballgirls 👙 The Miami Floridians Ballgirls were probably more famous than the basketball team itself!

Only 9 days left until #SoulPower comes out on Prime Video Here's a story about a name mistake In 1973, the Utah Stars met the Boston Celtics for an exhibition game, here is the magazine cover with the 5 Celtics Small problem with Dave's name 🥸

It's lovely that Nelson George, Common, Julius Erving, and everyone else didn't demand to be removed from the project after learning I'd be sharing time with them in the preview. I'm at the :55 mark.

#SoulPower : The Legend of the American Basketball Association premieres February 12 on @PrimeVideo Only 10 days to go ! I'll post some stories and some unpublished pictures and footage to tide you over until the documentary comes out! 🪏

57 years ago, during game against @nyknicks at Boston Garden #DifferentHere  Bill Russell fell heavily to the floor under the Boston basket after dropping in a two-handed layup with 12 seconds to play, after the shot, Russell banged his right knee and forehead on the wooden court 📸 : Dick Raphael

First Blacks in the NBA #Pioneers #BlackMonthHistory

This is who runs this account.

50 years ago, the dunk was born 🏀 ‘I'd dunked on the playground and in games, but this was different, I was practicing and trying to come up with some kind of creativity, but you know all that goes out the window in front of 15,000 fans and dunk against DrJ & David Thompson!’ George Gervin

The countdown has begun: One month from today, "Moses and the Doctor" will be published. If you want to get the book for free by the on-sale date, you can enter the contest that Goodreads is running. Thirty winners will get the hardcover. Enter here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

This year was full of encounters, travels, discussions, discoveries, learning, love, and basketball ! 🏀 The year 2026 will be even more exciting with encounters, travels, and learning! Stay tuned 👀 #wrapped2025

The evolution of basketball in a cartoon

"For me, the greatest players aren't just those who score points, but those who help their team win, raise the level of others, and leave a lasting mark on basketball history." Red Auerbach 🗣️

27 years ago, Sports Illustrated Cover What’s the Best Sports Year ever ? 🤔

50 years ago tonight, on Dec. 26, 1975, the Nets' Julius Erving scored 27 points to get to within six points of 10,000 career ABA points. New York beat St. Louis 105-101 at the Nassau Coliseum that night. He got them the next night in Denver. @yvanthegravedigger.bsky.social @abahistory.bsky.social

40th FIBA anniversary June 23, 1972 Le Touquet, Paris FIBA European ‘All-Star’ Team against United States National Team 99–85 #FIBA #HoopCulture #HoopHistory

1969 - The Phoenix Suns were brand spankin' new. My oldest brother forced (crammed) basketball upon the entire fam'. I loathed it tbh. Nonetheless, basketball (Suns Basketball namely) grew on me and with me. The rest is hoop addict history. Go Suns 💜 #WorldBasketballDay 💝🏀

Happy #WorldBasketballDay 🏀 Today, December 21, we celebrate Basketball, honoring the invention of the game by James Naismith back in 1891. This sport brings millions together worldwide, teamwork, and pure passion! When did you first fall for basketball ? Share in the comments! 🔥

With Christmas approaching, let's spare a thought for those less fortunate than ourselves. In 1969, Pacers took part in the Toys for Tots program. This involved asking fans to bring new or gently used toys to games and drop them off in a large box. #YesCers

Happy 69th Birthday Larry Bird @honestlarry.bsky.social 🫶

The older ones will say Bill Russell, others will say Michael Jordan, the younger ones will say Lebron James, everyone has their own definition of G.O.A.T 🐐 For me, it's Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for everything he has contributed on and off the basketball court. #BasketballLegends #HoopsHistory

"If we get Bill Walton, we're gonna be three times the team we were this year... He clogs up the middle, he's a great shot blocker. He can shoot and pass. He could give Robert some rest. When he's feeling good, there's nobody better than Bill Walton." @honestlarry.bsky.social 📸 : NBA Photo Library

48 years ago, @honestlarry.bsky.social became College Basketball's Secret Weapon ☘️

When Walt Frazier’s Return to New York Game which would take place on October 25, 1977 #LetEmKnow

Oscar Robertson enjoys a day at the zoo with his wife Yvonne and daughters Tia and Shana. 📸 : Bettmann

Every single #NBA player today should be Thankful for this man, Oscar Robertson. Without Oscar, there would be no unrestricted free agency, no 100+ million dollar contracts & no player empowerment ! Happy Birthday Big O’ 🎂

Who was the best defensive player ever, it’s Bill Russell ? #DifferentHere  Red Auerbach : “No question, he changed the whole game” 🗣️

On April 6, 1972, Julius Erving rookie of the Virginia Squires led his team against Mack Calvin and Warren Jabali of the Miami Floridians during the 1972 Eastern Division semifinal playoff game 🗣️

64 years ago 📅 7 Afro-American professional basketball players refused to play an exhibition game after five of them said they were denied service at the coffee shop of a Lexington hotel. #BlackHistory

Happy 58th Birthday @rexchapman.bsky.social Aka The Boy Wonder 💭 🎥 : Kentucky Announcement

Rare footage from Game 6 of the 1969 NBA Eastern Division Finals: New York Knicks at Boston Celtics 📽️ : Veritone @honestlarry.bsky.social

This first ever game for Bill Walton as a @laclippers.bsky.social player would take place on January 29, 1980. 📹 : Rare NBA Footage

Happy Birthday in Heaven, Elgin Baylor, the original 34 of Lakers 🎂 📸 : Paul Siegel

1974, Rare footage of Spurs in ABA ! Some familiar faces for basketball history nerds #PorVida

When Jeff Twiss explained to me the differences between banners with the white logo and the green logo #Celtics Congratulations Jeff for this award 🙌 @honestlarry.bsky.social @mikedynon.bsky.social

Kevin Stacom is a living legend in the Rhode Island basketball community. PC Final Four 1973, Boston Celtics NBA champion 1976. Former owner of popular Mudville Pub in Newport. Coached USBL RI Gulls with Manute and Spud. Gladly poses for photos with random fans. Happy birthday, Kevin!

Happy 74th birthday Kevin Stacom, the man who dressed to impress #DifferentHere 📸: History of the Boston Celtics

Rare footage of @seattlesonics.bsky.social against @celticsnba.bsky.social at Boston Garden in 1974 ! @honestlarry.bsky.social Some familiar faces for NBA history nerds 👀

Folks, have I mentioned that the interior design for my upcoming book is extraordinary?

60 years ago 📆 Bill Russell signs the biggest contract in NBA history, worth one dollar more than his rival and lifelong friend Wilt Chamberlain 💵 🧵⬇️🔄

Happy 60th Birthday Reggie Miller 🎂 Reggie Miller driving to the net as Washington State players try to block during game in 1985 📸 : Rosemary Kaul

Happy 59th Birthday Rick ‘The Dunking Dutchman’ Smits 🎂 1988 NBA draft grades with Rony Seikaly, @rexchapman.bsky.social , Mark Bryant, Will Perdue, Rick Smits, Charles Smith, Chris Morris, Dan Majerle, Rod Strickland, Steve Kerr & Vernon Maxwell

Happy Birthday in heaven Kobe ‘Bean’ Bryant 🎂 📸 : Jesse D. Garrabrant

This is an article I contributed to in French about Gil Heron Sr. “The black arrow” Gil Scott-Heron’s father and Celtics 1st Black player

33 years ago, the BEST small forward ever retired! To celebrate, here are a few photos of Larry Bird playing basketball with youth Don't forget to follow @honestlarry.bsky.social to find out all about The Hick from French Lick and Basketball History ✅ 📸 : IUPUI

Julius Erving’s special olympics commercial

Happy Heaven Birthday George ‘The Magnificent’ McGinnis 🎂

In the 1967 NIT Championship Game, Southern Illinois defeated Marquette 71–56 ! The tournament MVP was a certain : WALT FRAZIER 🏆 📽️ : NBA Rare Footage