NBA's Relationship with China

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
NBA owner Joe Tsai believes the league's relationship with China is improving despite past controversies. The NBA lost around $400 million in 2021 due to strained ties with China.

Key Points

  • NBA lost around $400 million in 2021 due to strained ties with China
  • League owners allegedly have over $10 billion invested in China
  • Enes Kanter Freedom publicly criticized the NBA's relationship with China
  • The NBA aims to reconnect with its Chinese fan base

Pros

  • Joe Tsai sees the NBA's relationship with China improving
  • The NBA's vast international audience in China is a significant fan base
  • The NBA aims to resume playing games in China and Macau

Cons

  • Enes Kanter Freedom criticizes the NBA for its relationship with China
  • Human rights abuses and treatment of Uyghur Muslims in China have been highlighted