In soccer, ya can't always be hot. In basketball your physical stature and ability often determine which position you can play. In soccer skill is stressed. Short and tall players play on offence and on defence. A player doesn't earn a spot on a team or play a particular position because of his height, weight, musculature or speed.
Soccer players earn a berth on a team purely because of their skill.
In contrast, basketball players can be successful based solely on their physical ability. It is easy to tell that soccer is the most difficult sport. Basketball is played with your hands. It is easier to manipulate things with your hands than with your feet. To be a successful soccer player you must start very early.