Basketball
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. While the best and most famous league is certainly the National Basketball Association; the NBA is far from the only place where high quality basketball is played. Countries as diverse as Argentina, Israel, and China love the game of basketball and have all produced players that have … Keep Reading → played in the NBA. Many other countries enjoy the game as well. Basketball is also hugely popular at the collegiate level. The college basketball playoff tournament that is commonly known as “March Madness” is one of the most popular sports tournaments played on any level. The biggest stars of basketball become world famous off the court as well. The names of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James would be instantly recognized by many who have never seen them play a game. One of the reasons for the popularity of basketball is that it is a simple game that doesn’t require expensive equipment. A ball and a hoop is all that’s needed.
