British YouTuber Connor Platten, known for his travelogues documenting his experiences attending soccer matches across the UK, embarked on a journey to the United States for his first-ever basketball game. He purchased a $220 Los Angeles Lakers jacket and attended a game between the Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, where he was taken aback by the $22 price tag for a beer. Upon entering the stadium, Platten was astounded by the enthusiastic cheers for Steph Curry, despite the game being a Lakers home game. He also expressed surprise at the constant music played throughout the game, asking a fellow fan if it was ever turned off. “I don’t like that,” he commented. Platten was further taken aback by the relentless in-game entertainment, including cheerleaders, and admitted that it was a significant departure from British football. Despite his initial criticisms, Platten revealed after the game that he enjoyed the experience overall and would consider attending another basketball match in the future. However, he struggled to comprehend the significance of individual points in basketball, as he was accustomed to sports where goals or scores carry more weight.
British YouTuber Shocked by Differences in American Basketball
