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When DID the NBA start. It started in 1946 as the BAA (Basketball Association of American) then merged with the NBL (National Basketball League) and became known as the NBA in 1950.
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RafaAccording to Wikipedia: The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA)
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When was NBA founded?
1946 as the BAA, the merged in 1950 with the NBL to become the NBA
How many basket balls did the NBA have to buy when the NBA was founded?
10
When did the Orlando Magic become part of the NBA?
The Orlando Magic was founded in 1989.
What year where The New York Knickerbockers or Knicks founded?
The New York Knickerbockers, or Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Founded in 1946 (Charter member of the BAA, later NBA).
How many NBA teams have there been since the beginning?
The NBA (National Basketball Association) was founded in 1949 when BAA (Basketball Association of America) and NBL (National Basketball League) were combined. There were a total of 17 teams in this league.
