RE: Will American Football Be Dethroned?
In my opinion, this couldnt be more wrong.
I'm from Germany and started watching Basketball for many years before switching more and more to Amercian Football. The most important reason was that the NFL is way more competitive than the NBA.
Yes, the Patriots are very successful, but this is the only exception.
The NBA is even worse. Just check out the finals of the last 10 years. Only five and four different teams for the conferences respectively. The NBA is more top heavy, and that's logical of course. One great player makes the difference, that's why the Heat and Cavs were the only teams from the East who went to the finals in the last 7 years.
Maybe, for one day, the NBA is more in the focus, even in a superbowl week. But it's only the media day and only because a special and well known player was traded. Of course its a couple of levels below "The Decision", but Blake is really good player.
Just some outside thoughts from Europe :-)
Good. Thank you for your comment. There is a lack of parity in both sports, for sure. We are seeing these dynasties last for several years, since the elite players seem to be able to carry some of these teams again and again.