Discover the key differences between the NBA and FIBA rules—the two most important basketball leagues in the world.

NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in the United States. It is the most popular professional basketball league in the world.

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FIBA

The French International Basketball Association (FIBA) is a professional basketball league in France. It is the second most popular professional basketball league in the world.

Rules