NBA

NBA stands for „National Basketball Association.“ It is a professional basketball league in North America, composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major sports leagues in the United States and is widely regarded as the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world.

Founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA), it later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to become the NBA. The league features a regular season, playoffs, and a championship series called the NBA Finals, where the two conference champions compete for the championship title.

The NBA is known for its high level of athletic competition, the significant popularity of its players, and the global influence of basketball as a sport. The league has produced many legendary athletes, including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant, contributing to its iconic status in sports culture.