Basketball is played in different states all around the world. Famous basketball players are known from where they are from or even play. Also teams are originated in different states so they get different talent each year from younger players to old veterans. 

The most important cities that basketball is more popular are New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Even in different countries basketball is popular. Some countries are the United States, Philippines, Australia, and even canada. When players from different countries get the attention and popularity they get a draft spot when the NBA Draft happens.