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The rival Basketball Association of America (BAA) and National Basketball League (NBL) merge to form the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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NBA started out with 17 teams in their first year with the Minneapolis Lakers hoisting the first NBA championship.
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In 1952 the first NBA all-star game was played
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Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in one game.
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James Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is formed.
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Boston Celtics Championship run comes to an end after winning 11 championships in 13 seasons.
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The NBA adds the 3 point line.
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Dallas Mavericks are added bringing the amount of NBA teams to 23
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MIchael Jordan signs his historic deal with Nike.
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NBA adds teams to Charlotte, Miami, Minnesota, and Orlando.
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NBA now has 30 teams and has turned into a powerhouse league.
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Lebron James, following the footsteps of Michael Jordan, signs a whopping 90 million dollar deal with Nike.
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Derrick Rose signs 14 year 260 million dollar deal with Adidas.
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Samsung becomes one of the NBA's many sponsors
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One of the Boston Celtics sponsors is Dunkin Donuts.
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The NBA is a leaugue that entertains both men and women. The NBA league is an entertainment sport to people of all ages. Any person no matter how much money they make may have interest in the NBA as long as they have access to it. People that generally enjoy the NBA are basketball players, coaches, or any person who admires the game.
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NBA entertains people in many different ways. Fans have access to the NBA through television, radio, computer, phones, or even going to a game.
