NBA

The NBA, or National Basketball Association, is a professional basketball league in North America, widely regarded as one of the major sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It consists of 30 teams, 29 located in the United States and one in Canada. The NBA is known for its high level of competition and attracts many of the world’s best basketball players. 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 to form the NBA. The season typically runs from October to April, followed by the playoffs that culminate in the NBA Finals in June. The league has a significant impact on global basketball culture, promoting the sport and influencing player development worldwide.