Why is basketball only the #3 sport in US

Just a quick/short article of my interpretation on why the sport I love so much is only the number 3 sport in US

because fat people cant play
really,
football need to be strong or heavy - a lot of fat guys - #1 sport in US
baseball don't need to run very fast - don't need to be fit - #2 sport in US
basketball need speed and endurance - something fat people lacks - #3 sport in US
hockey need good balance to stay on your feet - enough said - #4 sport in US

This may sound mean but the truth stinks most of the time.