This is the 9663rd most frequent German word.
nba
The term "nba" has no meaning in German; it likely refers to the National Basketball Association.
This usage interprets 'NBA' as an acronym referring to the basketball league known as National Basketball Association, serving as a proper noun.
Die NBA ist eine professionelle Basketballliga.
The NBA is a professional basketball league.
Here, 'NBA' is used to refer to the organization whose games are known worldwide, functioning similarly as a proper noun.
Ich schaue gerne Spiele der NBA.
I enjoy watching NBA games.
In this sentence, 'NBA' describes the final of the basketball league's season, again emphasizing its identity as the prominent sports organization.