Guess the Most Popular Sports Teams for North and South Carolina
If it’s one thing Americans love, that’s sports. From playing sports to watching sports, it is really one of our favorite past times. Well, for North Carolina that is no…
Attending a Carolina Panthers game is a Charlotte must. With football back (Yay) who wouldn’t love wrapping up in your warm team gear and cheering on our boys? Okay…you might get a little chilly out there in the stands, but the Carolina Panthers are right here in the QC and a game is a perfect way to spend the day. Wear some gloves and go, team!
By Grindstone Media Group/ShutterstockIf it's one thing Americans love, that's sports. From playing sports to watching sports, it is really one of our favorite past times. Well, for North Carolina that is no different. Adele Halsall with My Protein gave us a look into the most popular sports teams in every U.S. state. Using Google Trends from the past 12 months, they discovered the most popular sports teams in each state. This includes every team in the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and MLS to help determine answers.
Football and baseball were the leading sports for each state. NFL teams topped the charts in 21 states, including North Carolina. Baseball came in second place with 12 states having an MLB team represent their most popular teams. Thirdly, at a tie were professional basketball and hockey teams. The NBA and NHL represented the top teams in 9 states.
North Carolina
Of course, when you take a look at North Carolina it's only right that the Carolina Panthers are the state's most popular sports team. I mean, is that even a surprise? It's our hometown here. Football is big in North Carolina so although we have other professional teams for the state, the Carolina Panthers took the win.
South Carolina
Now, South Carolina is where things get a little surprising. The Toronto Raptors were voted the most popular sports team for South Carolinians. Crazy, right? Not only was that South Carolina's No. 1, but 11 other states also had the raptors as their leading sports team. Talking about not always representing the home team? The Toronto Raptors are the most popular out-of-state team to be loved by many Americans.
If you thought you know what North and South Carolina sports lovers enjoyed, then maybe this list shocked you. Check out the full story of every state's most popular sports team here.
The NBA finals are here and we are watching to see who will become the 2022 NBA Finals Champions. While we are in the midst of the NBA season coming to an end, we look back on some of our favorite moments and players. The NBA holds hundreds of players from all walks of life and from different areas. That includes, right here in North Carolina.
Ranker NBA gathered a list of the best NBA players of the last 30 years from North Carolina. North Carolina does not just produce amazing people, but some pretty good athletes too. Some were born here, others were raised here, but regardless North Carolina is a part of who they are. Find out which of your favorite (or not so favorite) NBA players were raised in the best state there is. I am sure some you may have known and then there are others that might surprise you! Check out Ranker NBA's list of some of the greatest NBA players from North Carolina. See any familiar faces?
30. Josh Howard
Shooting guard and Small forward from Winston Salem, North Carolina.
29. Walt Bellamy
Power forward and Center from New Bern, North Carolina.
28. Rodney Rogers
Power forward from Durham, North Carolina.
27. John Lucas Jr.
Forward from Durham, North Carolina.
26. Buck Williams
Power forward from Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
25. Seth Curry
Guard from Charlotte, North Carolina.
24. T.J. Warren
Small forward from Durham, North Carolina
23. Sleepy Floyd
Point guard from Gastonia, North Carolina
22. Hassan Whiteside
Center from Gastonia, North Carolina
21. Nate McMillan
Point guard from Raleigh, North Carolina
20. Devonte' Graham
Point guard from Raleigh, North Carolina
19. P.J. Tucker
Small forward from Raleigh, North Carolina
18. Montrezl Harrell
Power forward and Center from Tarboro, North Carolina
17. Zion Williamson
Power forward from Salisbury, North Carolina
16. Lou Hudson
Shooting guard and Small forward from Greensboro, North Carolina
15. Walter Davis
Shooting guard and Small forward from Pineville, North Carolina
14. Cedric Maxwell
Power forward from Kinston, North Carolina
13. Bam Adebayo
Center raised in Pinetown, North Carolina
12. Brandon Ingram
Small forward from Kinston, North Carolina
11. Phil Ford
Point guard from Rocky Mount, North Carolina
10. John Wall
Point guard from Raleigh, North Carolina
9. Brad Daugherty
Center from Black Mountain, North Carolina
8. Jerry Stackhouse
Shooting guard and Small forward from Kinston, North Carolina
7. David Thompson
Shooting guard from Shelby, North Carolina
6. Sam Jones
Point guard and Shooting guard from Wilmington, North Carolina
5. James Worthy
Small forward from Gastonia, North Carolina
4. Chris Paul
Point guard from Winston Salem, North Carolina
3. Bob McAdoo
Power forward and Center from Greensboro, North Carolina
2. Stephen Curry
Point guard raised in Charlotte, North Carolina
1. Michael Jordan
The G.O.A.T. - Shooting guard raised in Wilmington, North Carolina
