The NBA, or National Basketball Association, is a professional basketball league in North America, composed of 30 teams. It is widely considered one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA), it later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to become the NBA. The league features some of the best basketball players in the world, and it operates a regular season, followed by playoffs, culminating in the NBA Finals to determine the league champion. The NBA is known for its high level of play, athleticism, and global popularity, with significant influence on sports culture, entertainment, and media worldwide.
In an extraordinary display of skill, **Russell Westbrook** has etched his name into NBA lore once more by achieving a rare triple-double without committing a single turnover, all while shooting…