NBA

NBA (National Basketball Association) is a professional basketball league in North America, composed of 30 teams. It 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 NBA features a regular season followed by playoffs, culminating in the NBA Finals to determine the league champion. It was founded on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) before merging with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 and adopting the NBA name. The league showcases some of the best basketball talent globally and has a significant cultural impact, influencing sports, entertainment, and business.