The Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional )(National Professional Basketball league) (LNBP) is the top professional basketball league in Mexico. The league was founded in 2000 with 11 teams, expanding to 24 as of 2008. Despite its short history, in contrast with other national leagues, the LNBP has established itself as one of the most important basketball leagues in Latin America. Famous basketball players who have played in the league include Jamario Moon, Dennis Rodman, Sun Ming Ming, Horacio Llamas and many others.