While Leicester City have just been named the 2015/16 Barclays Premier League champions, there is still another sport waiting to crown its king - basketball. The 2016 Playoffs are currently underway, and for local fans of the sport, watching SuperSport Blitz, trawling the internet for information or waiting up until the wee hours of the morning to catch live games is often a tough ask. To that end, the NBA League Pass looks a great accessory to one's NBA fandom. We received access to the League Pass, so we decided to give it a try and see exactly what's on offer and whether it's worth it. 

Take your pick

There are a number of platforms that League Pass is available on, ranging between smart TVs, next-gen game consoles and PCs. My personal preference leaned towards tablets and smartphones though, with the official NBA app facilitating access to League Pass. The NBA app is free to download on iOS and Android, but getting your hands on what League Pass has to offer will cost you. 

For example, if you simply want to watch one game on your tablet or smartphone (which few other sports allow you to do), you'll have to pay roughly R75.99. That could become a costly affair though, with a regular season for any team consisting of 82 games. Instead, opting for one of the package deals is the best option. 

In terms of value for money, as well as access to content, the Premium League Pass looks very tempting. It serves up access to all manner of statistics, information and tailored video packages for all 30 NBA teams throughout the regular season, playoffs and All-Star weekend. You can opt for R259.99 a month, or R829.99 for a full season. If you're a big NBA fan, and your current access to info is simply not cutting it, then the Premium League Pass is the way to go. 

It's in the game

Paying over R800 for a single sports app per year could seem like a lot of money, but the Premium Pass is truly designed for hardcore fans that want no-holds-barred access to what the NBA has to offer. 

And in that regard, it certainly delivers. You can access content via a few different tabs on the bottom of League Pass, offering a breakdown of videos, scorecards and game summaries. If you select games individually, there's a ton of detail to dive into. On the screen, users can either cycle through each quarter, showing where all the points were scored from on the court. It also lists the top scorers, best defenders and leaders in other areas for the game. 

Added to this is a full archive of game highlights with commentary, as well as a condensed game to watch if you're too pressed for time to watch the full version. If you're looking to plan your viewing ahead of time, users can also filter through the season calendar to pick specific games to receive alerts and updates for. 

This feature particularly comes in handy as the time difference between South Africa and the US can make watching live games difficult. Another interesting feature is the ability to toggle game scores on and off, which is great if you're keen on keeping any spoilers at bay.

Gimme more

League Pass is built for true NBA fans, also presenting plenty of stats and a number of recap and interview videos for users to sink their teeth into. If basketball is more than passing fad and something you're keenly interested in, getting a Premium League Pass package is the go-to choice. It also works on a number of platforms, making courtside access possible almost as easy as if you’re Kanye West. Perhaps its best application is in mobile form, specifically with a tablet, as statistics, infographics and videos are well served on such devices. 

I would however offer a bit of advice as the current season is winding down. Paying the R829.99 does not make the most fiscal sense for now, so I'd say going for the monthly R259.99 option during Playoffs is better. Then, when next season starts up in October, opting for the annual Premium League Pass package will be certainly worthwhile.