Dropping Dimes Foundation

Dropping Dimes Foundation Dropping Dimes is focused on assisting former players, families, and personnel left in difficult circumstances.

The Dropping Dimes Foundation is focused on identifying former ABA players, personnel, and families who have encountered difficult circumstances and providing them with financial assistance to address their situation. Put simply, we aim to “give back” to deserving ABA players and personnel who provided significant entertainment and excitement to fans in the 1960’s and 1970’s, but have been forgotten today in the midst of significant financial distress or sickness.

Dick Motta reflects on his Hall of Fame career, including the Utah Stars ABA Championship
04/11/2026

Dick Motta reflects on his Hall of Fame career, including the Utah Stars ABA Championship

Dick Motta, the legendary Utah basketball coach who led the Utah Stars to an ABA championship in 1971 and later coached in the NBA for over 20 years, is reflecting on his storied career as he is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Motta, now 88 years old, says the....

Talking ABA with ‘Soul Power’ contributor Jason Levin
03/24/2026

Talking ABA with ‘Soul Power’ contributor Jason Levin

I got some terrific insight on the ABA and some of its great players with Soul Power contributor Jason Levin, and the next basketball documentary he would like to see made. Question: What initially drew

“It’d be like seeing Michael Jordan get older and fall on hard times” – The hidden aftermath of the NBA-ABA merger that ...
03/24/2026

“It’d be like seeing Michael Jordan get older and fall on hard times” – The hidden aftermath of the NBA-ABA merger that the league won’t talk about.

Nearly 50 years later, ABA players got recognition, but not real closure.

03/21/2026

I got some terrific insight on the ABA and some of its great players with Soul Power contributor Jason Levin, and the next basketball documentary he would like to see made. Question: What initially drew

Watch The Waiting Game Movie while available through The Reelist Indie Film Club!
03/13/2026

Watch The Waiting Game Movie while available through The Reelist Indie Film Club!

Experience independent cinema with purpose. Watch original indie films online and be part of a community that supports storytellers and their creative journeys.

Gilmore on getting ABA records to be included among NBA stats
03/13/2026

Gilmore on getting ABA records to be included among NBA stats

Basketball legend Artis Gilmore reflects on his one regret in Chicago, his ABA accomplishments, and his breakthrough collegiate career.

03/09/2026

“We changed the game. The NBA is now on every continent on the planet. I think we had a lot to do with that.” - ABA Legend Darnell Hillman

A huge thank you The Athletic for highlighting us and the work of the Dropping Dimes Foundation. Watch The Waiting Game on The Reelist and learn more about the David vs. Goliath battle of a tiny non-profit against the NBA.

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The Herd with Colin Cowherd: Prime Cuts - Dr. J Talks Talks A.B.A.
03/09/2026

The Herd with Colin Cowherd: Prime Cuts - Dr. J Talks Talks A.B.A.

100% unfiltered Colin. He delivers his no-holds-barred takes and instant reactions to the biggest stories in sports.

Great spotlight from the Athletic!
03/05/2026

Great spotlight from the Athletic!

More than 20 surviving former ABA players are seeking to receive financial compensation in the form of "recognition benefits" from the NBA.

Who doesn’t love some red, white, and blue!
03/02/2026

Who doesn’t love some red, white, and blue!

Scott and Caylor Tarter run the father-son business Lana Sports, which has recreated the original ABA basketball to help benefit long forgotten ABA players. The success of the Amazon documentary Soul Power, about the ABA, has led to emerging sales.

02/27/2026

Bob Costas!

Costas has been a big part of keeping the ABA legacy alive!

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