10 NBA Facts That You Should Know
Today, in this article, we will talk about one of the most popular sports in North America: basketball.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) championship is followed by millions of fans worldwide as its popularity is spectacular.
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1.What is the American basketball league?
The most popular basketball league in the world is called the National Basketball Association (NBA), and it's separated into two conferences:
Eastern
Western
2. When was the NBA created?
The National Basketball Association was created in 1946. It was then called Basket Association American (BAA).
In 1949, after merging with another league, it officially became the NBA.
3. How many franchises are there in the NBA?
There are 30 franchises; 15 are in the Eastern Conference (5 American franchises), the other 15 are in the Western Conference (14 American franchises + 1 Canadian)
4. How many games in the NBA?
During the NBA regular season, each franchise plays 82 games, which can be a lot compared to other major sports. There are forty-one home games and 41 away games for each franchise during the regular season. Afterwards, the playoffs take place.
5. How are the NBA Play-offs played?
The 16 best teams of the regular season (8 franchises per conference) are qualified and can reach the NBA Playoffs every year.
The rhythm of the Playoffs is as follows:
1st round of the Playoffs
Conference Semi-Final
Conference Finals
NBA Finals
The Eastern and Western Conference Finals winners meet in the NBA Finals. The winner of the NBA Finals then becomes the NBA Champion.
6. Which franchises are in the NBA?
Currently, there are 30 franchises in the NBA.
Find out about these franchises now:
Eastern Conference :
Boston Celtics
Brooklyn Nets
New York Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers
Toronto Raptors
Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Hornets
Miami Heat
Orlando Magic
Washington Wizards
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Indiana Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks
Western Conference:
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder
Portland Trail Blazers
Utah Jazz
Dallas Mavericks
Houston Rockets
Memphis Grizzlies
New Orleans Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs
Golden State Warriors
Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns
Sacramento Kings
7. Which franchise holds the NBA title?
The champions of the 2021 NBA Finals are none other than the Milwaukee Bucks. They defeated the Phoenix Suns.
8. Which franchise holds the record for NBA titles?
The franchises that hold the record of NBA championships are the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Each has 17 titles to their credit.
9. Who are the most iconic players in the NBA?
Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant
Steven Adams
Ja Morant
Trae Young
Zach LaVine
Dirk Nowitzki
Tim Duncan
Tony Parker
Allen Iverson
Larry Bird
Hal Greer
Lebron James
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Kareem Abdul-Jabar
These players have played in different eras, but have made a mark on the hearts of fans worldwide.
10. NBA, the most popular basketball championship
As you have seen throughout this Q&A, basketball and the NBA have become very popular.
NBA players are the highest-paid athletes in the world in 2022, which indicates that the popularity of this league is huge.
The two conferences form a total of 30 franchises that have only one goal: to become NBA champions.
To do this, through a long regular season and playoffs, they will have to win the NBA finals.
The last NBA winners are the Milwaukee Bucks. But if you want to know the most successful franchises in NBA history, it’s the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics with 17 titles each.
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