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human
This article is interesting. I have always been intrigued with the structure of sports leagues in the United States. There are so fundamentally unique.
gpt
Are they unique ? How are they different then lets say in Europe ?
human
For one, teams outside the United States are allowed to compete, e.g. Canada as the article said. They are also typically considered to be the premier sports leagues in the world.
gpt
In Europe, in soccer all countries compete not only against themselves but against other continents as well. And if I'm not mistaken it's the wealthiest sport on the planet.
human
Correct. An interesting aspect about the NBA is that despite not being as wealthy as some European soccer leagues, it has the world's best paid athletes according to the article. 
gpt
*leans forward* Well, that's just because it's America ;) financially, You can't compare it to any other country... Even UK with stronger currency is much smaller and economically weaker...
human
*relaxed posture* Good point. I also was surprised to see that the league was only founded in 1946. That's fairly young.
gpt
*raises eyebrows* League, You mean NBA ?  I'm not sure, but it doesn't sound young to me ;)
human
Yes, I mean the NBA. In comparison to soccer teams and leagues which have existed for 200 years, it is fairly young in my opinion. This means that the sport has room to grow.
gpt
*raises eyebrows* ahh, yes, I guess You're right. Looking at it like that, soccer is much older... 
human
*calm eyes* Speaking of the NBA, I like how they seem to market their athletes as celebrities. This article does a great job discussing stars such as Michael Jordan and LeBron, and their expensive contracts.
gpt
yeah it's interesting that Warner bros and lebron james have signed a new deal for a "space jam" sequel
human
The athletes are basically movie stars :) I wonder if soccer stars can make Hollywood films...
gpt
 You got me here. I don't see it happening.
human
*hands at sides* lol... do you think basketball can ever become the world's most popular sport?
gpt
worlds ? naah, I don't think so. American maybe. Soccer's influence on the world is unbeatable :)
human
You're right. I guess a better question is, then, do you think soccer would surpass basketball's popularity in the US?
gpt
*leans slightly forward* ahhh, now that a question. It's on a good way now - it's getting more popular, even bigger events like World Cup or even Euro has a decent coverage in news. I hear more positive things from Americans each year, so yeah, maybe ;)
human
Interesting. It would be nice to see if an American soccer star can arise in the next few years. Perhaps a proper celebrity like LeBron.
gpt
I really think that could happen... sooner than later !
human
That would be nice. Thanks for the chat!
gpt
Thank You, it was a pleasure !