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There is no other professional basketball league quite like the NBA. It is the premiere men's basketball league in the world, with 29 member clubs in the US and 1 in Canada. It is also FIBA-recognized as the national governing body in the US for basketball. The National Basketball Association also belongs to the four major professional sports leagues in North America. The players here are among the best-paid athletes in the world.
NBA was founded June 6, 1946 in New York City. Its original name was BAA or Basketball Association of America. It was named NBA only in 1949, after absorbing the NBL or National Basketball League, its main rival. The National Basketball Association is able to produce legends in the sport. These include Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Larry Bird, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. Throughout NBA's history, their names will never be forgotten.
The NBA games do not fail fans' expectations. Not all games are exceptional, but the championships and all-star games' are much awaited by loyal fans. Throughout the years, there are always things to look forward to in the NBA. Even if some of the legendary players are no longer playing, new NBA star players show a different kind of energy and passion that make every game as thrilling as it was before. After Chicago Bulls broke its championship streak in 1998, the Western Conference dominated in the modern era of the association. San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers combine championship titles nine times in fourteen years. O'Neal and Bryant dominated in the 2000s, winning three consecutive championship games for their team LA Lakers. The Spurs bounced back in 2003 and in 2004; it was back to the Lakers again.
The 2010 All-Star game recorded the largest crowd. It was held at Cowboys Stadium and was watched by some 108,713 fans. 2008 was also a great year for the league, as Lakers and Celtics renewed rivalry when they met at the finals, which was their 12th time championship rivalry. The Lakers emerged as the champion. This year, expect more unexpected things to come in the most popular basketball league of the world. Prepare your energy in watching the games, especially in the finals and all-star games. Make sure to check out schedules online to never miss the action. Aim to enjoy the game play live for a more thrilling experience, since you can easily get tickets on this site.
