Fans preferred NBA team in the U.S. in 2025

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 2, 2025

A January 2025 survey in the United States revealed that around 13 percent of NBA fans classed the Los Angeles Lakers as their favorite team, which was more than any other team. Meanwhile, around 11 percent said that the Golden State Warriors were their preferred team.

Most popular NBA teams among fans in the United States as of January 2025

CharacteristicShare of fans
Los Angeles Lakers 12.9%
Golden State Warriors 10.6%
Chicago Bulls 8.6%
Boston Celtics 8.2%
New York Knicks 5.7%
Dallas Mavericks 3.6%
Miami Heat 3.6%
Cleveland Cavaliers 3.2%
Detroit Pistons 3.1%
Houston Rockets 3.1%
Philadelphia 76ers 3%
Denver Nuggets 2.6%
Atlanta Hawks 2.4%
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Release date

June 2025

Region

United States

Survey time period

January 2025

Number of respondents

7,064 respondents

Age group

13 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Individuals who attended or watched NBA games have been classified as fans.

Figures were found in the "Attended or Watched" tab.

Release date is the date of access.

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