For all the people who love both the beautiful game and the hardwood, tell me if you see any similarities in nation/franchise histories between national football teams and NBA teams. Which ones would you match?
For example, I would say Brazil = Lakers. Both squads have fans with sky-high expectations and are always expected to win everything. Both squads have had numerous legends playing for them (Pelé, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Neymar & Wilt, Magic, Kobe and Lebron).
Argentina would be the Celtics. Both squads have two GOAT level players in Maradona & Messi compared to Bill Russell and Larry Bird.
Plus, I like the rivalry comparison of Lakers v Celtics and Argentina v Brazil.
And I would obviously match the Spurs with Germany for their system play and professionalism.
Any other similarities you can think of? It doesn’t have to be 100% accurate. I want to see what you can come up with.
Philadelphia would be Belgium. Tons of talent, one of the world’s best players, but they can’t get it done when it really matters. Often choke in embarrassing fashion.
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