User: Why is basketball the fastest growing sport in the world?
Assistant: Basketball is the fastest growing sport in the world because of the growth the NBA has had globally over the past few years. With popularity rising in other countries like China, India, Africa and many more it has seen a boom in many talented players who has come from different parts of the world. It will continue to grow as current NBA stars such as Lebron James and Stephen Curry have become global ambassadors of the sport.