On August 3, 1949, after a damaging three-year battle to win
both players and fans, the rival Basketball Association of
America (BAA) and National Basketball League (NBL)
merged to form the National Basketball Association (NBA).


On August 3, 1949, after a damaging three-year battle to win
both players and fans, the rival Basketball Association of
America (BAA) and National Basketball League (NBL)
merged to form the National Basketball Association (NBA).

