New York Knicks
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Jalen Brunson's playing style leads to isolation and impacts team dynamics during critical game moments.
Seeing the way it was run, how diligent they are, everyone was very respectful. They've got a really good thing here and I really hope they can keep their funding and grow and get bigger.
"I just be watching DWade clips. He would beat (expletive) at the rim so I just be trying to beat (expletive) at the rim. If Rudy ain't down there, I'm trying to beat that (expletive). I don't care who it is. I don't give a damn. I'm trying to beat that (expletive)."
The increase is being largely driven by the Gen Z population, as basketball is now the 6th most popular sport among the 18-24 year old demographic. Despite there being major continental competitions across Europe like the EuroLeague and EuroCup, basketball is a sleeping giant that is awakening in the UK. This movement is likely to cause a massive shift in the sport's associated betting markets as well, but the big question of whether basketball can break into the mainstream remains.