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I'm asian and have been playing in an asian league bball league my entire life. It was how I was introduced to the game of basketball. I think many asians in the socal area started off in asian league. It was the first form of organized basketball offered to kids as young as kindergarten. These asian leagues started off catered to the youth to get them started and build their fundamentals so that they can become ready for the next level whatever that may be. I think its success caught on quick for all ages which is why they still are so popular today. Personally I think they're great.
Is it wrong to discriminate? Yeah, I would say so but let's get some of the facts straight about asian leagues. I've seen asians as short as 5 ft and as tall as 7 ft in these asian leagues so height is not really the issue. Skillwise varies so much. You've got people from those that could barely dribble to college-level ballers. I've played in all sorts of leagues growing up (NJB, AAU, CYC, NAU, high school) not to mention just playing pick-up games all over the place. There is no dispute that in general asians are undersized compared to the majority of basketball players. However, I think that is not much of an excuse as I have seemed to get by on basketball smarts, footwork, and just playing aggressive. My teams have been predominatly asian and we've been pretty successful competing. Nonetheless there were games that we simply just got blown out. It's all good though.
Sha77er S7ar, I respect your opinion on the discriminating principle of the idea of an "asian league". However, I don't want you to hate all asian leagues because many of the ones I've been a part of actually allow a certain limit of non-asian players for each team. Ironically I've played in many japanese leagues which require a certain amount of japanese players on each team with a limit on non-japanese. I could make a case that that is racist against all other asian ethnicities such as Chinese. However, I think it all evens out. If there were restricted leagues for other ethnicities I don't think people would be so mad. Many basketball players play in multiple leagues which keeps the game fresh and fun. We're all granted a freedom of speech/choice which should be respected even if disagreed with.
ing it up?
What if...
I can show you a better league that actually offers you the play on three different levels according to skill and not RACE?
-yes you make the decision, not your ethnicity that allows you to settle for whatever's available.
A league that keeps individual player stats? (points, boards, assists, blocks, FT, three pointers)
A league that actually recognizes you if you made a game winning shot? scored the most in a ball game?
A league that has writers who actually watch your ball game and give reviews and recaps?
A league that keeps teams updated and ranked according to the strength of their schedule?
How about a much more better looking website?
DJs during the games?
The chance to cop some customized jerseys and not the ovepriced trash you get from Chicks Sporting Goods?
How about a Banquet to recognize MVPs, ROTY, GM of the year, etc? Dunk Contest? 3 Point Contest? All Star Game? Pod Cast? Realtime Interviews?
same platform, different genders...
And for the females, how about a women's division?
And for the kids, how about a children's division?
Would you be able to handle that?
www.superstarbasketball.org
I didn't even know but I spotted AirMag playing for one of the teams as well...
I'll win hands down like it was 6:30
