NBA Cup is the best Christmas gift basketball fans could hope for thanks to Adam Silver and European football

THE NBA’s in-season tournament has been dubbed “the FA Cup of basketball” by sports fans in Europe – and it’s easy to see why.

Commissioner Adam Silver has delivered a December gift to hoops fans with this competition.

Adam Silver has given basketball fans a Christmas gift with the NBA Cup Getty Images - GettyAll eyes in the world of basketball will be on Las Vegas, Nevada for the NBA Cup semis and final[/caption]

The NBA Cup is in it’s second season and has already proved a massive hit.