Top 10 NBA Clubs in the World in 2024

 

The NBA has been increasing its popularity among Brazilians. The league’s exciting and extremely competitive games have garnered attention from fans all around the world. Intense rivalries, especially at the highest level, have turned NBA teams into a global phenomenon, with their reach further amplified through social media.

While it’s difficult to conclude which NBA team is the most popular among all the existing teams by just comparing their numbers, one telling measure for this 2024 is their social media followers. This figure provides an idea of how many people support each team.

To give you more information on the NBA’s top teams in 2024, here are details on the most popular ones:

Most Popular NBA Teams

As noted earlier, having a precise metric for counting the popularity of these teams is challengeable. Regular social media use may not be common among fans of more traditional teams, complicating efforts to measure popularity solely through digital platform followers. While not an exact metric, it serves as a broad indicator for analysis. 

Here are the most popular NBA teams in 2024, considering social media followers as a reference:

10th New York Knicks

Instagram- 4 Million Followers

Twitter- 2.4 Million Followers

TikTok- 1.5 Million Followers

Facebook- 5.5 Million Followers

YouTube- 96.7 Thousand Followers

Total Followers: 13.4 Million Followers

Despite not performing brilliantly last season, the New York Knicks managed to stand out at the end, resulting in a notable increase in their number of social media followers. This trend suggests that this number will continue to grow over time.

9th Oklahoma City Thunder

Instagram- 6 Million Followers

Twitter- 2.8 Million Followers

TikTok- 622.3 Thousand Followers

Facebook- 6.1 Million Followers

YouTube- 111 Thousand Followers

Total Followers: 15,6 Million Followers

The Oklahoma City Thunder experienced a year reminiscent of the team above, not stealing the spotlight in the league but delivering a commendable campaign. As a result, the team garnered a substantial and steadily increasing fan base.

8th San Antonio Spurs

Instagram- 5 Million Followers

Twitter- 3.5 Million Followers

TikTok-  801.8 Thousand Followers

Facebook- 6.6 Million Followers

YouTube- 95 Thousand Followers

Total Followers: 15,9 Million Followers

Despite a challenging NBA season for the San Antonio Spurs, they distinguished themselves on social media. Fueled by charismatic players and a rich NBA tradition, the Spurs maintain their position among the most popular teams on NBA social media.

6th Houston Rockets

Instagram- 6.2 Million Followers

Twitter- 3.2 Million Followers

TikTok- 1.2 Million Followers

Facebook- 15 Million Followers

YouTube- 111 Thousand Followers

Total Followers: 25,7 Million Followers

The Rockets surprised their fans with an exceptional season, exceeding expectations. This has resulted in a significant increase in followers for the team. In addition, the club’s marketing strategy, focused on various social media platforms, has been incredibly successful.

7° Boston Celtics

Instagram- 8 Million Followers

Twitter– 4.1 Million Followers

TikTok- 1.6 Million Followers

Facebook- 8.6 Million Followers

YouTube- 158 Thousand Followers

Total Followers: 22.4 Million Followers

As for the Celtics, they had a remarkable season. With their already considerable popularity, the team rose to be one of the most popular in the world after an excellent season.

5º Miami Heat

Instagram- 7 Million Followers

Twitter- 5 Million Followers

TikTok- 1.3 Million Followers

Facebook- 14 Million Followers

YouTube- 143 Thousand Followers

Total Followers: 27,4 Million Followers

The Miami Heat had an outstanding performance in the season, securing the eighth position at the end of the competition. This achievement attracted a large number of fans, generating a considerable increase in their fan base.

4th Cleveland Cavaliers

Instagram- 17 Million Followers

Twitter- 3.3 Million Followers

TikTok- 684.2 Thousand Followers

Facebook- 7.7 Million Followers

YouTube- 44.5 Thousand Followers

Total Followers: 28.7 Million Followers

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a successful season last year, securing the 5th position in the NBA standings. This notable achievement played a crucial role in augmenting the team’s popularity on social media.

3rd Chicago Bulls

Instagram- 10 Million Followers

Twitter- 4.7 Million Followers

TikTok- 2.5 Million Followers

Facebook- 16 Million Followers

YouTube- 291 Thousand Followers

Total Followers: 33,4 Million Followers

Even though the Chicago Bulls haven’t experienced an outstanding performance in a long time, their deep-rooted tradition has earned them a large following on the most popular social networks.

2nd Golden State Warriors

Instagram- 32 Million Followers

Twitter- 87.1 Thousand Followers

TikTok- 5.9 Million Followers

Facebook- 13 Million Followers

YouTube- 1.88 Million Followers

Total Followers: 52.8 Million Followers

The Warriors’ season was remarkably consistent, characterized by a regular performance without major ups and downs. This stability contributed significantly to gaining a prominent position on social media.

1st Los Angeles Lakers

Instagram- 24 Million Followers

Twitter- 11.9 Million Followers

TikTok- 2,4 Million Followers

Facebook- 22 Million Followers

YouTube- 625 Thousand Followers

Total Followers: 60.9 Million Followers

The Lakers are the most admired team in the NBA. Although they haven’t performed exceptionally well this season, the presence of extremely charismatic players in their squad has allowed them to stand out, earning them a huge following on various social media platforms.

Relationship Between the NBA’s Strongest and Most popular Teams

All the NBA’s outstanding teams have been either major league champions or are in the hunt for the title. These teams have big-name players that contribute significantly to their overall status. Achieving fame doesn’t happen overnight; it takes considerable effort both social media and on-court performance.

An interesting fact about the top 10 teams with most followers on social media is that most of them are also among the strongest teams in terms of performance. As in any sport, a basketball team’s notoriety grows as it reaps wins on a regular basis. Generally, the more titles a team has, the larger its following on social media.