>Global Reach – Played and watched by hundreds of millions across all continents.
>Accessibility – All you need is a ball and a hoop — no expensive gear required.
>Continuous Action – Fast-paced with minimal downtime, unlike baseball or football.
>Skill Diversity – Combines agility, strength, finesse, and strategy in every play.
>Universal Height Appeal – Tall players dominate, but skilled shorter players thrive too.
>Indoor & Year-Round – Weather-proof and playable any time, anywhere.
>Highlight Moments – Dunks, buzzer-beaters, and crossovers are unmatched in excitement.
>Cultural Impact – Influences fashion, music, and social movements globally.
>Scoring Frequency – High scores mean constant engagement and comebacks are common.
>Team + Individual Balance – Rewards both teamwork and standout performances.

>>149426029 (OP)
Extremely boring to watch

FUCK no
>rigged for the big market teams
>defense is illegal
>the 2 minute review in the 4Q is worthless. Refs will admit theyre wrong and it doesnt matter
>hack a shaq
>4th quarter takes minimum 1/2 an hour because of hack a shaq

boring as shit, sports with gorilons of points are all garbage.

>>149426029 (OP)
maybe on planet retard

>>149426029 (OP)
If by best, you mean absolute worst...then yes.

>>149426029 (OP)
>>Universal Height Appeal – Tall players dominate, but skilled shorter players thrive too.
The "skilled shorter players" are almost all in the top 1% of male height

>>149426029 (OP)
Feels like the players themselves care about the game less which reflects in the audiences watching. It's sobering to hear a top player say something like, "I'd like to get into streaming, they make more money." I won't get into the injury frequency but that also contributes

>>149426029 (OP)
>shorter skilled players
anon they're still 6'3" lol
Iverson was a total midget out there and he's 6'1"

>>149426405
fake heights, iverson was 5'11" max

>>149426029 (OP)
I don't know if it's the best sport but I think it's the best team recreational sport

>>149426029 (OP)
MMA is the greatest sport for the simple fact that no athlete would ever talk shit to the face of a UFC fighter

>>149426029 (OP)
>—

>>149427302
There are controversies

>>149426132
>rigged for the big market teams
it was oklahoma city vs indianapolis in the nba finals this year. those are small markets.

>>149427962
OKC is an industry plant market, came from Seattle

>>149426029 (OP)
>Is basketball objectively the best
No

>>149426029 (OP)
It requires no technical skill. Anyone, even women can learn how to dunk and do jump shots.
All basketball players are just lucky from being tall, and having good stamina.

ANd that is why basketball sucks ass

>>149426029 (OP)
If you are a gay white zoomer, yes, otherwise now

>>149426029 (OP)
no
talent is irrelevant, you just have to be tall to have a chance.