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About the league
The Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) is the top-tier professional basketball league in Germany. Founded in 1966, it has a rich history spanning over five decades. The league features 18 teams, with top participants including Bayern Munich, Alba Berlin, and Brose Bamberg. The competition format consists of a regular season, where teams play each other in a double round-robin format, followed by a playoff tournament to determine the champion. Notable achievements include Bayern Munich's dominance in recent years, winning four championships since 2014. The BBL has also produced several notable players who have gone on to compete in the NBA, such as Dirk Nowitzki and Dennis Schröder. The league has a significant following in Germany and is broadcast on television and streamed online, attracting a dedicated audience of basketball fans. The BBL is considered one of the top European basketball leagues, with several teams competing in international competitions like the EuroLeague and EuroCup.