Apparently, some big data (from Bookies) says the Rockets are THE most popular US sports team in ONE single country in the whole wide world: Qatar I don't why why we have it, but we appreciate the love https://bookies.com/news/the-most-popular-us-sports-teams-around-the-world
That's so random. Me and my brother are in the neighboring country and have always felt like we're alone haha Lots is Lakers and Bulls fans in Dubai though.
China: LA Lakers (Glorious Political Tool Lebron James) North Korea: Chicago Bulls (Dennis Rodman 4 lyfe)
Respect to Qataris but no one convince me that the list is correct. Except New Jersey/Rochester based people I am sure Nets supporters in Turkey is rarity. Lakers, Celtics because of 70s, Rockets in my generation (Hakeem, Rudy T), Utah - Memo Okur), Magics&Kings ( Hedo), Philly, Cavs, Heat, Bucks and again Rockets ( Furki, Cedi, Yurtseven, Turkcan&Ilyasova and Alpi) all have more supporters than Nets in Turkey. Again, respect to Qataris' love but the list cannot be correct.
Well they did manage to bribe their way into hosting the world cup. Tiny country with massive oil reserves that basically gives everyone in their country a good quality of living with healthcare - they are at least sharing their wealth. DD
Must be because of Rockets Legends™ Tracy McGrady & Carmelo Anthony https://www.qatarliving.com/forum/news/posts/watch-nba-stars-visit-qatar
Anybody who follows the Rockets on Facebook already knew that all of south-east Asia are Warriors fans. One thing I don't miss from the Harden era is literally anything about the Rockets on social media being flooded with badly spelled inane garbage about how Curry is the greatest player who ever lived.
Qatar is just ahead of the curve for now. One day the Rockets will be #1 worldwide. (This information is possible thanks to my new crystal ball)