What is the National Basketball Association?
Q: What is the National Basketball Association?
A: The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the world's top men's professional basketball league.
Q: How many teams are in the league?
A: There are 30 teams in the league - 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada.
Q: Is the NBA a member of USA Basketball?
A: Yes, the NBA is a member of USA Basketball (USAB).
Q: When was the league formed and what was it called then?
A: The league was formed on June 6, 1946 in New York City and was called the Basketball Association of America (BAA).
Q: What did the BAA merge with in 1949?
A: The BAA merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 and became known as the National Basketball Association.
Q: Where are the NBA's head offices located?
A: The league's head offices are in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York City. Its international offices are also at this location.
Q: Is the NBA considered the top level of competition in the world for basketball?
A: Yes, the NBA is widely considered the top level of competition in the world for basketball - with an average player height of about 6 foot 6 inches, it is also the world's tallest sports league.
