Where and when was the first professional basketball game played?
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#1870. Asked by abba. (Apr 21 00 6:16 PM)
GohanDZ
In Toronto (!) in 1946 if you're talking about the NBA.
Apr 21 00, 7:27 PM
zbeckabee
The first pro league, the National Basketball League, was formed in 1898 to protect players from exploitation and to promote a less rough game. This league only lasted 5 years.
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