Where is the NBA ranked in America?

[JayTheClown]

Is the NBA still the #2 professional league in this country or has MLB passed it? I have ran into numerous people (black, white, hispanic etc...) who didn't even know the NBA was going through a lockout right now. I'm also not seeing much coverage on the lockout on ESPN, which is odd considering how much attention the NFL got with their lockout. Now, dont get me wrong, I understand the NFL is (and always will be) king and the MLB World Series is going on right now, but during the Rangers/Rays series I saw people literally crying in the stands after the Rays lost their game. I just don't see that in any NBA playoff game after a loss. Am I missing something?

[badfish22]

but during the Rangers/Rays series I saw people literally crying in the stands after the Rays lost their game. I just don't see that in any NBA playoff game after a loss. Am I missing something?

hardcore baseball fans are more dedicated to their team than any other pro sport in America, tbh. But baseball doesn't have the widespread appeal of NBA/NFL.

[baseline bum]

Is the NBA still the #2 professional league in this country or has MLB passed it? I have ran into numerous people (black, white, hispanic etc...) who didn't even know the NBA was going through a lockout right now. I'm also not seeing much coverage on the lockout on ESPN, which is odd considering how much attention the NFL got with their lockout. Now, dont get me wrong, I understand the NFL is (and always will be) king and the MLB World Series is going on right now, but during the Rangers/Rays series I saw people literally crying in the stands after the Rays lost their game. I just don't see that in any NBA playoff game after a loss. Am I missing something?

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[BRHornet45]

son the NBA has never been ahead of MLB and after the lockout hopefully they will fall behind the NHL too.

[Killakobe81]

hardcore baseball fans are more dedicated to their team than any other pro sport in America, tbh. But baseball doesn't have the widespread appeal of NBA/NFL.

This. I live in Dallas.The rangers fans are diehards.But they way smaller in number than Mavs or Cowboys fans. Even with the recent winning.

[JayTheClown]

son the NBA has never been ahead of MLB and after the lockout hopefully they will fall behind the NHL too.

Shit will never fucking happen. :lol

[Mav-elous Man]

1. NFL

2. NFL

3. NFL

4. MLB

5. College Football

6. NBA (post all-star break)

7. College basketball (March madness and beyond)

8. NASCAR

9. NHL

10. UFC/MMA

11. Everything else just doesnt matter. Not even boxing. :-(

[Mav-elous Man]

And thats sad cuz i really like boxing. Its just run piss poorly.

[Spur_Fanatic]

1. NFL

2. NFL

3. NFL

4. MLB

5. College Football

6. NBA (post all-star break)

7. College basketball (March madness and beyond)

8. NASCAR

9. NHL

10. UFC/MMA

11. Everything else just doesnt matter. Not even boxing. :-(

For non-americans, football is to the US, what soccer (true football) is to the rest of the world.

Most Frequently Cited Ranked Lists
1) Football: 3.3-3.5 billion fans (Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas, etc.)
2) Cricket: 2-3 billion fans (India, UK, Pakistan, Asia, Australia, etc.)
3) Field hockey: 2-2.2 billion fans (Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia)
4) Tennis: Around 1 billion fans (Europe, Americas, Asia)
5) Volleyball: Around 900 million fans (Asia, Europe, Americas, Australia)
6) Table tennis: Around 900 million fans (Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas)
7) Baseball: Around 500 million fans (US, Japan, Cuba, Dominican Republic)
8) Golf: Around 400 million fans (US, Canada, Europe)
9) Gridiron (American football): 390-410 million fans (US mainly)
10) Basketball: Not more than 400 million fans (US, Canada mainly)

[JayTheClown]

For non-americans, football is to the US, what soccer (true football) is to the rest of the world.

Most Frequently Cited Ranked Lists
1) Football: 3.3-3.5 billion fans (Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas, etc.)
2) Cricket: 2-3 billion fans (India, UK, Pakistan, Asia, Australia, etc.)
3) Field hockey: 2-2.2 billion fans (Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia)
4) Tennis: Around 1 billion fans (Europe, Americas, Asia)
5) Volleyball: Around 900 million fans (Asia, Europe, Americas, Australia)
6) Table tennis: Around 900 million fans (Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas)
7) Baseball: Around 500 million fans (US, Japan, Cuba, Dominican Republic)
8) Golf: Around 400 million fans (US, Canada, Europe)
9) Gridiron (American football): 390-410 million fans (US mainly)
10) Basketball: Not more than 400 million fans (US, Canada mainly)

Fuck the World

[lefty]

Shit will never fucking happen. :lol
Are you sure?

I would have ageed with you in the 80s and the 90s



But today'S NBA is bad

Really bad

[Juggity]

But today'S NBA is bad

Really bad

NBA just came off its most successful season since 1998, though

[lefty]

NBA just came off its most successful season since 1998, though

Rating wise?

Maybe

[DeadlyDynasty]

Rating wise?

christ almighty, lefty...that's what this thread is about--ratings/popularity.