NBA

NBA stands for National Basketball Association, which is a professional basketball league in North America, consisting of 30 teams. It is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is widely regarded as the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to become the NBA. The league’s regular season runs from October to April, followed by playoffs that culminate in the NBA Finals, usually held in June. The NBA is known for its high level of athleticism, skilled players, and significant cultural impact, including global popularity and influence in sports and entertainment.

(Note: While the definition provided is concise and informative about the NBA as a sports entity, it’s worth noting that this terminology does not relate to HR specifically; this is strictly a sports definition.)