If nyc is the mecca of basketball why dont they produce as much talent as other states?

[Rollo Goodlove]

Is something stunting these young boys development

You look at other states like ca texas and neighboring new jersey is able to send players to the league at a much higher clip


For a place that has so much history why don't yall produce actual legends (new or old)

Yall dont even produce all star reserves

Like CALIFORNIA FOR INSTANCE

Demar Derozan
Klay Thomoson
Kahwii Leonard
Russel Westbrook
James Harden
Ray Allen
Gary payton
Jason Kidd
Gilbert Arenas
Damian Lilard
Paul george


Thats over 7 hall of famers alone
mvps , finals mvps, defensive players of the year.

nikka who was the last legit player from ny

 

[Moody]

It birthed the goat he just took the talent transfer to Carolina

 

[DJ Paul's Arm]

They say it's the Mecca because of Rucker Park.

But NY ain't the King of nothing no more.

 

[ultraflexed]

Is something stunting these young boys development

You look at other states like ca texas and negihboring new jersey is able to send players to the league at a much higher clip


For a place that has so much history why dint yall actually produce

Like CALIFORNIA FOR INSTANCE

Demar Derozan
Klay Thomoson
Kahwii Leonard
Russel Westbrook
James Harden
Ray Allen
Gary payton
Jason Kidd
Gilbert Arenas

All hall of famers

You forgot damion lillard

 

[BrothaZay]

Cuz it's not the mecca

 

[YamakaSmacker]

Dmv breeds the most athletes per capita


And I'm not one of them

 

[str8up]

Indiana is the basketball mecca

 

[Anerdyblackguy]

But NYC does have historical and current talent.

 

[Cadillac]

Cuz it's not the mecca

Word, there's rarely anyone who is not from NY, Who refers to it as the "Mecca" of bball

Only NY people seem to still say this

 

[UberEatsDriver]

They say it's the Mecca because of Rucker Park.

But NY ain't the King of nothing no more.

Keep dreaming.

 

[Sauce Dab]

Because streetball legend > NBA legend

 

[UberEatsDriver]

It’s amazing how the OP asked how come NYC is referred to as the Mecca of basketball and then proceeds to compare a city to a bunch of states.

Texas? California?



I have no problem with NYC losing a battle but if you want to compete with the big Apple at least do so with educated thoughts, opinions and facts.

 

[Real]

Nc

 

[WaveMolecules]

funny how people in flyover states, florida and cali cant stop thinking about NYC

you ever seen a thread hating on st. louis or denver or some shyt?

keep hating on NYC.

 

[010101]

potential pros are out of the city early as possible most times

parents move to spots where the school athletic system is flourishing

nyc will have you into everything besides hoops as well nikkas be into too much off the court fukkery

nyc style players are still iconic as far as style of play & that tendency to prioritize flash/style is an issue unto itself

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