NBA

NBA (National Basketball Association) is a professional basketball league in North America, comprising 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). Founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, 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 season runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 games. The league’s playoffs take place in May and June, culminating in the NBA Finals, where the conference champions compete for the championship title. The NBA has a significant influence on global sports culture and boasts a diverse fan base, high-profile athletes, and substantial media rights deals.