Hello to all my fellow basketball fans out there! I wanted to start off by answering the simple question, "Why basketball?". Once in a while I will come across the random person that will ask me that very question. Why is basketball one of the most popular and culturally definitive sports out there?
For me, the answer is simple. What other sport is out there that requires such a high amount of intricate skill sets coupled with the insatiable need of athleticism? Think about it. There are several sports that require one or the other, not many require both. For instance, football from many positions except quarterback of course, you can be an incredible force on many teams if you posses that pure athleticism The athleticism overcomes any real need for a high level skill set.
Now for basketball on the other hand, to be a really effective player, one needs to possess both attributes. A pure athlete can really only be effective as either a primary defensive player, think of a Dennis Rodman type. Or, on occasion a pure athlete can be simply an offensive monster. But, to be truly great at both, one would need high level offensive and defensive skill sets coupled with freakish athleticism. This is why Basketball is not a sport just anyone can be great at. #Basketball 4 Life.
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