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About the league
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a premier professional basketball league in North America, founded in 1946. The league has a rich history, with top teams including the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Chicago Bulls. The competition format consists of 30 teams, divided into two conferences, playing 82 games in the regular season, followed by a playoff tournament to determine the NBA champion. Notable achievements include the Celtics' 17 championship titles and the Lakers' 17 titles, with players like Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and LeBron James dominating the league. The NBA has a global audience, with games broadcast in over 200 countries and a significant following in the United States, China, and Europe. The league's popularity has led to the creation of the NBA Finals, the Basketball Hall of Fame, and the NBA All-Star Game, cementing its position as one of the world's top sports leagues.