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25 Greatest Players in ABA History

By Maxwell Ogden

SPRINGFIELD, MA - AUGUST 12: Artis Gilmore shakes hands with Hall of Fame Player Julius Erving during the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 12, 2011 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA - AUGUST 12: Artis Gilmore shakes hands with Hall of Fame Player Julius Erving during the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 12, 2011 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /
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22. Ron Boone

Position: Shooting Guard
Years Active: 1968-1976
Team(s): Dallas Chaparrals, Utah Stars, Spirits of St. Louis
ABA Averages: 32.6 MPG, 18.4 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.9 ORPG, 3.9 APG, 1.6 SPG
Accolades: ABA Champion, All-ABA First Team, All-ABA Second Team, 4x ABA All-Star

Having played in all but one season of its existence, Ron Boone is safely regarded as one of the best players in ABA history. He maintained a strong and productive career that included prestigious individual accolades, clutch contributions, and the ultimate team achievement.

Boone isn’t a household name or a commonly referenced player in the, “Best shooting guards,” conversation, but he should be recognized for what was an excellent career.

Boone made his name as one of the most consistent and physically fit players in basketball history. He played in 1,041 consecutive games between the ABA and NBA, which was a longstanding record before A.C. Green broke it.

Not only was Boone active and participating, but he was one of the best players in the ABA.

He averaged a career-best 25.2 points on 49.1 percent shooting from the field in 1974-75, and led the Utah Stars to the ABA Finals the season prior. Boone accumulated marks of 17.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game during Utah’s run to the championship in 1971.

Boone went on to spend four productive seasons in the NBA, but he made his name in the ABA.

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