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How the NBA, one of the most watched leagues in the world, was created

2025-04-30 16:14:00, Kuriozitete CNA

How the NBA, one of the most watched leagues in the world, was created

The NBA (National Basketball Association) is a professional basketball league in the United States, known as one of the most popular and most watched leagues in the world. The NBA was founded on June 6, 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). After a few years, it merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949, creating the now-famous NBA.

There are 30 teams, divided into two conferences: the Western and Eastern. Each conference has three divisions. The regular season usually runs from October to April. After the regular season ends, the "Playoffs" begin, a competition for the NBA championship title, which usually ends in June.

An NBA game is played with two teams, each with five players on the court. The game has four periods, each lasting 12 minutes (a total of 48 minutes of play), with breaks between periods.

The points are different depending on the distance: a shot inside the three-point line is valued at 2 points, while a shot from outside the three-point line is valued at 3 points. The winning team of the NBA “Playoff” receives the Larry O'Brien Trophy and the title of NBA champion.

The NBA has influenced popular culture in many ways, including music, film, and fashion. NBA stars, such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant, have become iconic figures.

The NBA has made great efforts to expand its popularity worldwide, including foreign players and international matches.

NBA All-Star Game: An important event that takes place every year, where players chosen by fans compete in a special match to showcase their talent.

NBA Draft: An annual event where NBA teams select young players from colleges and other leagues to strengthen their teams.

The NBA is an important part of sports in the US and one of the most popular leagues in the world, with a large international following./ CNA





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