NBA

NBA stands for National Basketball Association, which is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams. Founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA), it later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to become the NBA. The league is widely recognized as the premier men’s professional basketball league globally, featuring some of the world’s best players and teams. The NBA season typically runs from October to April, followed by the playoffs where teams compete for the championship title. The league is known for its high-level athleticism, competitive spirit, and significant cultural impact, including the promotion of basketball as a global sport.