NBA

NBA stands for the National Basketball Association. It is a professional basketball league in North America, composed of 30 teams, including 29 from the United States and 1 from Canada. The league is widely regarded as one of the premier basketball leagues in the world, featuring some of the best players in the sport. The NBA season typically runs from October to April, culminating in the playoffs which take place in May and June. The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to become the NBA. The league is known for its high level of athleticism, competitive play, and significant cultural impact, particularly in the realm of sports entertainment and popular culture.