I agree that basketball requires quite a bit of athleticism, but height isn't an athletic trait, so suggesting that below average height soccer players can't dunk doesn't really undermine the athletic ability of said soccer players (are their verticals even measured?)Lots of fat "athletes" in the NFL
Lots of fat "athletes" in MLB
Lots of out of shape players in the NHL.
Hardly any out of shape players in the NBA. Of course there are exceptions like old players and "big" players. But for the most part NBA players have very nice physiques.
Im talking about athleticism, not toughness, stamina, strength or endurance.
A lot of soccer players are below average in height and doubt any of them can dunk.