The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a billion-dollar machine. However, before the league became what we know today, the American Basketball Association (ABA) was a prime competitor in terms of talent and skill. As the ABA dissolved, many of its players were left without some of the benefits necessary to live a full life after their athletic careers. With the help of the Dropping Dimes Foundation, former ABA players will now receive a $24.5 million payout.