NBA

NBA stands for the National Basketball Association, which is a professional basketball league in North America. It is widely regarded as one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The NBA is composed of 30 teams, divided into two conferences: the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Teams compete in an 82-game regular season, followed by playoffs that culminate in the NBA Finals, where the champions of the two conferences compete for the league title. The NBA was founded in New York City 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 is known for its high level of athleticism, skill, and entertainment, and it has produced numerous legendary players and moments in sports history. It also engages a global audience, with many players and fans from around the world. The NBA plays a significant role in popularizing basketball and has a profound impact on popular culture and sports business.