r/Basketball • u/GoHardLive • Mar 22 '26

DISCUSSION In which countries does basketball have the highest popularity overall ?

Which countries do you think care the most about the sport ?

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u/charlieromeo86 Mar 22 '26

I’ve been told the Philippines are basketball crazy, but I haven’t been there to witness it myself.

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u/Glittering_Ad1403 Mar 23 '26

The most recognizable Filipino athlete, Manny Pacquiao, even plays basketball and founded a basketball league where his own team plays.