As an NBA analyst with a decade in the league's data trenches, I've seen my share of basketball misconceptions—but Britain's widespread confusion over scoring rules still shocks me. This deep dive examines why over half of UK adults mistakenly believe a made basket equals 1 point (just like football), how football culture distorts basketball understanding, and why only 10% recognize the 3-point line exists. We'll explore the generational divide, media influence, and what NBA stars like Curry are doing to change perceptions.