The NBA is the best professional sports league in the world.
Not only does it boast some of the most talented athletes on the face of the Earth, but it is a leader in social activism. Compared to the other major North American leagues (MLB, NFL, NHL), the NBA is light years far ahead in terms of addressing injustice, social problems, and controversy.
Commissioner Adam Silver quickly forced former-Clippers owner Donald Sterling out of the league after his blatant racism became too much to ignore. They’re at the forefront in celebrating people and cultures, honoring Black History Month and Chinese New Year.