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Spurs unveil ABA throwback uniforms for NBA merger anniversary
Original: Spurs unveil ABA throwback uniforms, court to mark 50 years since NBA merger
The San Antonio Spurs have unveiled throwback uniforms and a special court design honoring their ABA origins, marking 50 years since the ABA-NBA merger of 1976. The uniforms and court pay tribute to the franchise's early years in the American Basketball Association, where the Spurs played before joining the NBA. The announcement is drawing attention from basketball fans nostalgic for the ABA era and its distinctive style.
Why now: The 50th anniversary of the 1976 ABA-NBA merger is prompting franchises like the Spurs to celebrate their pre-merger heritage.
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