Since 1949 the NBA has organised the national basketball competition in the USA. It includes one Canadian team (the Toronto Raptors), so it’s truly pan-north-american. The NBA is the most prestigious basketball competition for men in the world and one of the four major North American professional sports leagues. The prestigue of the NBA is illustrated by the fact that the players are among the world’s best paid basketball players in the world.
Currently the most popular and best players are Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry. When it comes to teams you’ll be familiar with the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Brookly Nets, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs from Atlantic and South West.
In Central you find the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. The Denver Nuggets play Northwest along the Minnesota Timberwolves, Portlant Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz.
The Atlanta Hawks play Southeast as do the Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards.
The Golden State Warriors play Pacific against Los Angelos Clippers, Los Angelos Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings.
Gift ideas for NBA fans include video games, apparel, cups etc:
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With this game you can select teams from real NBA rosters and customize players to create fantasy basketball games and see what happens. Available for Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, Sony PSP, Windows PC and Nintendo Wii U. |
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Collecting basketball cards is an ancient practice and the result is that there is about a century of old cards to draw from. They make a great gift for any basketball fan, old or young. |
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A Shirt or Jersey |
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The snapback is probably THE baseball symbol worldwide. These cool hats are great for playing in the sun, but also just for hanging out. Especially if they have your favorite team mascot on there. |
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Team mascots make great gifts. Whether it’s a mascot toy, a hat or a basketball that turns into a cuddly toy… It’s all cute yet manly and cool. |
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Many men like to play basketball, even at the office. Whether this is meant for the garage, the office or even in a student dormitory, your basketball fan will be able to relax throwing a couple of balls around in between trying to be productive. |
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Keychains always make great stocking stuffers. Themed keychains are always fun and make for a thoughtful gift. |
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Funko POP NBA Lebron James Vinyl Figure Lebron James fans will love this Funko doll. |
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When I think of garden decorations, I don’t think about NBA themed garden gnomes. However, they exist and will make a fun addition to your home. |
