NBA Nation is a touring property operated by the National Basketball Association through its subsidiary, NBA Entertainment.[1] The tour appears alongside local events across the United States during the spring and summer and features a variety of NBA-themed events and programs, such as skills contests and fitness clinics. The tour also addresses social issues in the host cities as part of the league's outreach program.
2001年，NBA携手雅虎举办了以篮球与音乐为主题的巡回活动“NBA Rhythm ’n Rims ”，在随后的六年时间，越来越多的音乐人以及NBA、WNBA球员加入到“NBA Rhythm ’n Rims ”阵营中，同样，越来越多的球迷参与到该活动中去。
