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The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league located in North America, featuring 30 teams—29 based in the United States and 1 in Canada. It is regarded as the top men's basketball league globally. The NBA is a key member of USA Basketball (USAB), which FIBA (the International Basketball Federation) recognizes as the governing body for basketball in the U.S. Alongside three other major professional sports leagues, the NBA holds a significant place in the sports landscape of the United States and Canada. Players in the NBA are the highest-paid athletes in the world when looking at average annual salaries.