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 professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is widely regarded as the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. The league was founded on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949, adopting the name NBA.

The NBA season typically runs from October to April, followed by a playoff tournament culminating in the NBA Finals in June, where the two conference champions compete for the championship title. The league features some of the best basketball players and franchises globally, making it a significant influence in sports culture and the entertainment industry. The NBA also promotes basketball worldwide through various initiatives and has a robust fanbase that follows its players, teams, and events closely.