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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
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Why are most basketball players black?
<|assistant|>
Most basketball players are black because historically there have been more African Americans playing basketball than any other racial or ethnic group. African Americans are overrepresented in the sport due to the game's origin as a pastime for African American communities in the early 20th century, where their disproportionate access to resources led to greater participation and visibility compared to other racial and ethnic groups. In recent decades, the number of international players from various racial and ethnic backgrounds has grown, resulting in a more diverse composition in the NBA.