NBA: Why is the American Backetball League back to China after six years
The NBA estimates that about 300 million people play basketball in China – but a large part of her popularity comes from the success of Yao Ming in the NBA.
The center of the 7th 5 inches joined Rokies Houston 2002. years, helping them transform them into the “Chinese team” during the week of seven-year spell in the United States.
Macau play aims to strengthen the profile of the NBA in China, who further, type the audience that is eager to return sports.
The games are now returning to Chinese state television, and the nation is estimated to bring $ 5 billion ($ 3.7 billion) for NBA China, according to ESPN.
“We are experiencing as a great enthusiasm of the game as ever in China,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
“As you know, there is a huge interest in the NBA throughout China, so it is beautiful to return here.”
Suns Guard and Four-year NBA All-Star Devin Booker adds: “Basketball without borders is super important, which is here on your homeland and let them see us in person.”
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2025-10-09 15:58:00
