NBA pushes into Southeast Asia as digital engagement surges 88%
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The NBA is aggressively targeting Southeast Asia as a key growth market, leveraging both technology and talent development. Digital engagement is surging — video views across NBA Asia's social media platforms increased 88% year-on-year, and follower counts have nearly doubled during the 2025-26 season. NBA Vice President for Southeast Asia, Sheila Rasu, highlighted basketball as the fastest-growing sport in the region, noting it is the most played team sport in Singapore. The region has emerged as a focal point for the league's player development and business expansion strategies.
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· 2 pulledBasketball is probably the fastest growing sport in Southeast Asia.
In Singapore, it's probably the most played team sport in the country.
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