NBA: Basketball, an Exhilarating Sport!

Basketball is among the most watched and closely followed games in the sporting world today. It has come a long way, from being incepted by a physical instructor at an educational school to becoming a prominent part of the American sporting culture. The sport has won millions of fans not only in the US but around the globe. It is particularly popular in the eastern and northern regions of the United States.

Luckily for the fans, Basketball is the sport with the longest seasons, conducted and organized by the National Basketball Association. NBA is the premier basketball league in the whole world that offers the packed schedules with exciting matchups, featuring some of the most impressive and inspiring players. Every year, millions of fans buy NBA tickets and watch the exciting games live, to enjoy the thrills and adrenaline rush provided by Basketball.  

The National Basketball Association was formed as a result of the merger between two previously rival leagues, the National Basketball League and the Basketball Association of America. In competition for dominance, both leagues bought out each other's players and introduced more exciting game rules, when the league had to battle off competition from the American Basketball Association in the 1970s. The NBA features two conferences, both divided into three divisions each. Each conference and division has a champion. The teams compete in a series of matches in the play offs to be a part of more exciting All-star games and finals to be crowned champions.

NBA has introduced and featured some of the biggest stars of the world to date, the most prominent among them are Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Jimmy West, Shaq O Neil and Larry Bird. The legendary Michael Jordon has been one of the best Marketed players in NBA games, and the sport evolved into a faster, more active game in Jordon era. The National Football Association has earned millions of fans around the globe and managed to provide exciting games every season. The great players from the Mighty Jordon to the Magical Kobe Bryant and Dwayne Wade, continues to write a glorious history for basketball.

In the current crop also, there are many outstanding and talented players that are a joy to watch. LeBron James' charismatic personality, talent and athleticism is an attractive concoction that makes him one of the most popular players to step onto NBA court. No matter which city hosts, but any games featuring the Heat are certain to be well-attended. Other prominent teams that have played a prominent part in elevating NBA includes, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks.

Watching the charismatic players in NBA games is a great delight for every Basketball lover and the reason for NBA tickets to get sold out in advance. The diehard fans flock in huge numbers to support their favorite team. Do not deny yourself the joy of watching the action live, buy NBA tickets now, and get yourself a seat in the exhilarating games of the up-coming season!