But it is quite popular in almost every other European country and the conditions here look perfect to me: tall people, good installations, a weather that usually favors indoor sports, a very active population willing to practice any sport... I see people following the NBA, I see sport shops where basketball equipment is no less present than in any other country, I see baskets in schools and high schools like everywhere. And I have even seen quite some people playing. Certainly more than playing volleyball, and the Dutch volleyball team is a very good one.
Of course football is the big thing here, but other countries like Spain or Italy where football is huge also have top basketball teams.
Thank you for the number of players data, but I still wonder what are the reasons that basketball is not bigger in the NL.
Of course football is the big thing here, but other countries like Spain or Italy where football is huge also have top basketball teams.
Thank you for the number of players data, but I still wonder what are the reasons that basketball is not bigger in the NL.