NBA

NBA stands for "National Basketball Association," the top professional basketball league in North America.

Common collocations

• NBA選手(せんしゅ) (NBA player)
• NBAファイナル (NBA Finals)
• NBAドラフト (NBA Draft)
• NBA公式(こうしき) (official NBA)
• NBAオールスター (NBA All-Star)

Cultural note

The NBA has grown in popularity in Japan, helped by Japanese players who have played in the league, such as 八村(はちむら)塁(るい) and 渡邊(わたなべ)雄太(ゆうた). NBA中継(ちゅうけい) (NBA broadcasts) are available on Japanese streaming services.

Related words

• バスケ/バスケットボール: basketball
• Bリーグ: Japan's professional basketball league