| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | basketball player | Asia | Athletes with significant skill and following, but generally less financially lucrative and with somewhat less media prominence compared to other sports | 1 |
| 2 | basketball team | Asia | Less popular compared to soccer and cricket, with smaller professional leagues and less widespread following | 1 |
| 3 | game of professional basketball | South Asia | Not as widely followed as other sports such as cricket or soccer, with a smaller presence of professional leagues and media coverage | 1 |
| 4 | playing basketball | Asia | Less common as a mainstream sport, with a focus on soccer (Europe) or other traditional sports (Asia) | 1 |