Why do people believe an "under 6-foot" pro basketball league wouldn't sell?

Question

I absolutely believe it would. Height is a major factor in basketball, and there are many good players out there at a disadvantage because they're not over 6-foot. It would sell to regular-sized people who see a commonality with athletes at their own height playing basketball professionally. Who knows, the competition in the under-6 foot leagues might even be fierce because every player would be a good ball handler.

I think from elementary to college level, there should be short and tall leagues...it would allow everyone to enjoy the sport of basketball fairly. It's about the talent, not the height.

Answer 1

The WNBA isn't doing all that well commercially speaking, and they're mostly under six feet and usually play better fundamental ball than the men. So that supports the argument that it wouldn't sell.

But I do agree with your point. My son LOVES playing basketball and it's highly unlikely that he'll grow beyond six feet. From going to all his school, recreation and AAU games, I agree that height is too much of a factor; and I see many tall kids playing that don't love the game the way some of the smaller kids do.

Answer 2

There actually was a pro league similar to what you are saying abotu 15 years ago called the World Basketball League, where the height limit was 6-6. They had some other quirky rules too, like an even shorter shot clock, and some other stuff. It lasted about 3 years.

The only reason I remember it is because Memphis had a team and actually gave John Starks enough PT to jump into the NBA, which he obviously did.

But an under 6-ft league would be horrible, because practically nobody could dunk, which is a big reason women's basketball isn't any more popular than it is.

Answer 3

It's more interesting to see short players like earl boykins and spudd webb in the nba. Besides, a under 6-foot league would be like a minor league that no one watches, so it's not like they're going to be paid nba contracts to play basketball. It is unfair, though that a 7-footer can make the nba with little skill because of the lack of good centers.

Answer 4

It would never work for several reasons. First of all, it is too much of a gimmick. Second of all, people want to see the best players in the world play against each other, regardless of height, nationality, whatever. The best players under 6 feet will always play in the NBA and other top professional leagues.

If people wanted to see under 6 feet leagues, they would be flocking to local parks and YMCAs to watch those pickup games.

Answer 5

A short basketball league would make the kids feel bad. Also, it would be hard to find centers in the short league, and it would be hard to find point guards in the tall league. Basketball was meant to have a variety of heights. Also, no one wants to watch a bunch of short people play college basketball, its not as fun to watch.

Answer 6

Who will pay money to watch it ??? 1% of basketball fans ???

May be we should open a "physically weak people" pro hockey league ??

It is a bad idea ...

Answer 7

Almost no "new" idea ever sells until someone implements it and proves the naysayers wrong. People are usually only interested in proven niche markets, not exploration. Make it happen, make it succeed and prepare for the competition because they will follow once they see it work.

Answer 8

personaly i think it would sell, but what would sell even more would be a under 4-foot basketball league just because it would be entertaining to watch

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Because it would be impossible for there to be only players under 6 ft.