NBA

NBA stands for the National Basketball Association, which is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams and is widely regarded as one of the premier men’s professional basketball leagues in the world. It was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, originally as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) before merging with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 and adopting the NBA name. The NBA season typically runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 regular-season games. The league features some of the best basketball talents globally and culminates in the NBA Playoffs, leading to the NBA Finals to determine the league champion. The NBA is known for its significant impact on popular culture and sports globally.