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BAA to NBA transition
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The NBA’s Birth: When Was the NBA Founded and Why It Changed Sports Forever
The question "when was the NBA founded" is often misconstrued as a simple date, but the truth is far more layered. The NBA didn’t officially adopt its name...
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How Basketball’s Golden League Began: When the NBA Was Created and Why It Changed Sports Forever
Behind the scenes, the BAA’s creation was a high-stakes gamble. The National Basketball League (NBL), then the dominant pro league, had folded in 1942, leaving...