The NBA's reliance on star power

Name: The NBA's reliance on star power
Uploaded: 2026-02-18T18:44:45Z
Duration: 1 min 52 s
Description: Colin Cowherd discusses the history of the NBA's success, attributing its legitimation and global expansion to star power. He highlights how the ABA found relevance through players like Rick Barry and Dr. J, and how the entire NBA was saved and went global due to Michael Jordan, emphasizing that the league has always been and continues to be driven by its biggest stars.

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Colin Cowherd discusses the history of the NBA's success, attributing its legitimation and global expansion to star power. He highlights how the ABA found relevance through players like Rick Barry and Dr. J, and how the entire NBA was saved and went global due to Michael Jordan, emphasizing that the league has always been and continues to be driven by its biggest stars.