David spent 25 years as both a writer and editor within the betting/casino industries - including at The Guardian, Racing Post, 888Casino and Sky Sports Racing - prior to joining BBI. He has a diploma in sub-editing and law, is the author of four books, and remains a successful sports tipster.
All posts by David MyersThe National Basketball Association is responsible for administering and regulating the premier professional basketball league in America. It was formed and known as the Basketball Association of America in 1946 until 1949 when it merged with the National Basketball League to become the NBA we know now.
Find out more about the role the NBA plays in proliferating professional basketball, along with some key facts about the league. It is not the governing body of basketball overall in America; it is the regulator of a specific league made up of six divisions across an Eastern and Western conference. We’ll also look at some of the notable people throughout the NBA, including the role the Commissioner plays.
NBA Facts
How Many Games Are In An NBA Season?
How Many Players Are in the NBA?
How Long Are NBA Games?
How Many Rounds Are in the NBA Draft?
How Many Fouls are Needed to Foul Out in NBA?
NBA Tournaments and Eliminations
What Is the NBA Play-In Tournament?
How Do NBA Playoffs Work?
