History of the NBA
When the NBA was created with the BAA-NBL Merger in 1949, there were 17 teams. Today, there are 30 teams. To learn about the history of the NBA, click on the buttons below.
Click below to learn about the creation of the NBA.
Click below to learn about the early stars and dynasties of the NBA.
Click here to learn about leagues that rivaled the NBA.
Click here to learn about how the NBA gained its popularity.
Click here to learn about the Michael Jordan-dominated 1990s.
Click here to learn about the NBA in the new millenium.
Click here to learn about how the NBA is today.