The league is composed of 30 teams, 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. The hometowns of these 30 teams are located across 22 states and one province. Basketball is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, and the NBA is the world's premier men's professional basketball league.The Kings
The Kings compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. The Kings are the oldest team in the NBA, and the first team in the major professional North American sports leagues located in Sacramento. The team plays its home games at the Golden 1 Center.30 teams
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada).
When did each NBA team join the league :
| Active Franchises | ||
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Name | START | LEAGUE TITLES |
| San Francisco Warriors | 1962 | 0 |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 1946 | 2 |
| Houston Rockets | 1967 | 2 |
What was the 30th NBA team
the Charlotte Bobcats
The league expanded to 30 with the Charlotte Bobcats in 2004, following the 2002 relocation of the Charlotte Hornets to New Orleans. In 2014, the Bobcats rebranded to and acquired the history of the Charlotte Hornets, with the now New Orleans Pelicans being retroactively recognized as a new franchise founded in 2002.
Why did Curry pick 30 : Curry wanted to wear No. 30 in high school because that's the number his father Dell Curry, wore throughout his NBA career. Thankfully for him, Davidson and the Warriors have a more robust equipment program so Curry has been able to wear No. 30 in honor of his father well after his high school days.
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Years active in NBA |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Bullets* | Baltimore, Maryland | 1947–1954 |
| Buffalo | Buffalo, New York | Never played |
| Chicago Stags | Chicago, Illinois | 1946–1950 |
| Cleveland Rebels | Cleveland, Ohio | 1946–1947 |
The league expanded to 30 with the Charlotte Bobcats in 2004, following the 2002 relocation of the Charlotte Hornets to New Orleans. In 2014, the Bobcats rebranded to and acquired the history of the Charlotte Hornets, with the now New Orleans Pelicans being retroactively recognized as a new franchise founded in 2002.
Has there always been 30 NBA teams
The National Basketball Association has undergone several rounds of expansion in the league's history, since it began play in 1946, to reach 30 teams.Power Rankings: Celtics reclaim No. 1 spot.The NBA is expected to expand to 32 teams in the coming years, with Seattle and Las Vegas at the top of the list.
The league expanded to 30 with the Charlotte Bobcats in 2004, following the 2002 relocation of the Charlotte Hornets to New Orleans. In 2014, the Bobcats rebranded to and acquired the history of the Charlotte Hornets, with the now New Orleans Pelicans being retroactively recognized as a new franchise founded in 2002.
Who were 32 in the NBA : Magic Johnson: 13 Seasons Wearing No. 32. In a time when the NBA was fledging with popularity at the gate and with viewership, Magic Johnson is credited as one of the players who brought the league back to life. He led the Showtime Lakers to five NBA championships from 1980 to 1988, winning Finals MVP thrice.
When did the NBA have 25 teams : Expansion of the NBA
| Progression of NBA expansion | |
|---|---|
| 1974–1976 | 18 |
| 1976–1980 | 22 |
| 1980–1988 | 23 |
| 1988–1989 | 25 |
Why does Klay wear 11
K is the 11th letter in the English alphabet. The house I grew up in California is the 11th house on 11th lane. So it's a special number in my life.” Hard to argue with that logic.
Kevin Durant wears the number 35 in honor of his childhood coach, Charles "Chucky" Craig. Craig was murdered at the age of 35 and Durant has worn that number ever since.The New Orleans Pelicans are the youngest franchise in the NBA, having joined the league in 2002. The team moved from Charlotte to New Orleans that year and then gave the 2004 Charlotte Bobcats expansion franchise its history back, technically making the then-New Orleans Hornets an expansion franchise in 2002.
Who was only 17 when he entered the NBA : Bynum played in a preseason game at 17 years old making him the first player to play in the NBA at 17 years of age. On November 2, 2005, during the Lakers' season opener against the Denver Nuggets, Bynum played six minutes and became the youngest player ever to play in an NBA game at age 18 years, 6 days.