What states produce the most ball players?

Earvin32 · 11-12-2014, 09:19 PM

This map shows which states produce the most NBA players - SBNation.com

Washington D.C. Has the highest percentage of players based on population in the league. Vermont has not yet produced an nba player. Mississippi is second on the list behind d.c. The article was a good read. Come On Vermont, let's go.

fullmetal · 11-12-2014, 10:20 PM

Author needs to do some real research before publishing such poor work.

He didn't even use the correct census map to support his attempted claims.

Doctoral Thesis worthy:

What stands out are Indiana and Kentucky. Those two states have reputations as basketball wonderlands but middle-of-the-pack black populations. That suggests that local culture plays a major role in basketball player development. And in fact, that cultural argument reinforces the correlation between black populations and higher rates of NBA player production we see in D.C., Mississippi and the U.S. Virgin Islands: basketball is a game deeply embedded in certain diverse populations. It builds strongly local cultures, and that ultimately leads to success.

11-12-2014, 09:19 PM	#1
Earvin32 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin Posts: 2,185	What states produce the most ball players? This map shows which states produce the most NBA players - SBNation.com Washington D.C. Has the highest percentage of players based on population in the league. Vermont has not yet produced an nba player. Mississippi is second on the list behind d.c. The article was a good read. Come On Vermont, let's go. __________________ I collect Earvin "Magic" Johnson cards, the more goatee and short shorts, the better. The 80's PG not the 1996 PF. Check out my sports card albums at https://sportscardalbum.com/u/borisbadinov

11-12-2014, 10:20 PM	#2
fullmetal Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,249	Author needs to do some real research before publishing such poor work. He didn't even use the correct census map to support his attempted claims. Doctoral Thesis worthy: What stands out are Indiana and Kentucky. Those two states have reputations as basketball wonderlands but middle-of-the-pack black populations. That suggests that local culture plays a major role in basketball player development. And in fact, that cultural argument reinforces the correlation between black populations and higher rates of NBA player production we see in D.C., Mississippi and the U.S. Virgin Islands: basketball is a game deeply embedded in certain diverse populations. It builds strongly local cultures, and that ultimately leads to success. Last edited by fullmetal; 11-12-2014 at 10:24 PM.