The Chicago Bombers, Grand Rapids Tackers, Muskegon Panthers, Pontiac Nationals and Twin City Sailors began play in 1964 as charter members.
[2][3][4] In 1965–1966, the Holland Carvers replaced the Pontiac Nationals and the North American Basketball League remained at five teams.
[3] The 1966–1967 North American Basketball League expanded from five to eight teams, adding the Battle Creek Braves, Columbus Comets and Lansing Capitals franchises.
[1] In 1967–1968 the North American Basketball League lost the Muskegon Panthers and the Twin City Sailors teams.
Porter Meriwether (Chicago) led the league in Scoring in the first three seasons, averaging 28.1, 28.3 and 29.9 points.