Exciting news for basketball fans in the U.K. as the government and NBA have joined forces to boost recreational basketball with a hefty investment of 10 million pounds. This initiative aims to create more playing opportunities for various groups, including women, girls, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic minorities. Furthermore, there are talks of potentially launching an NBA-affiliated league in Europe by 2027 or '28, with plans for at least six regular-season games to be played on European soil over the next few years.
The collaboration between the U.K. government and the NBA signals a bright future for basketball in England, with plans to build courts and increase accessibility to the game for all. NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have expressed their commitment to growing the sport and exploring further investment opportunities in NBA Europe. With basketball already being the second most popular team sport among young people in England and NBA fandom steadily rising, the basketball scene in the U.K. is poised for a significant boost with these exciting developments on the horizon.