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LeBron James Nearly six years after posts by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, written on Monday, and the people operating in China wrote a daily article that ignited a fire in the country and thwarted the Chinese government’s relationship with the NBA.
this Los Angeles Lakers When he finished his eternal king journey to Shanghai and Chengdu, the stars’ words came. The tour coincides with Nike’s 20th anniversary tour in Asia.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James (23) spoke with the referee in the third quarter to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs at the Target Center on April 27, 2025. (Matt Blewett/Imagn image)
He wrote in the newspaper: “I was deeply moved by the enthusiasm and kindness of my Chinese friends, and all I can do is let me express my gratitude in every game.” By Reuters. “I hope I can contribute to the development of Chinese basketball.”
The Lakers and Brooklyn Nets toured in Asia before the 2019-20 season began, with Hong Kong residents protesting a security law-abiding. Morey wrote on X, then called Twitter “fight for freedom. Stand with Hong Kong.” The post caused a huge rift between the NBA and China as some Chinese broadcasters refused to participate in the air game.
Poster of NBA Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James with the Chinese flag was seen outside the Mong Kok Mass Transit Railway (MTR) station on October 20, 2019 during an anti-government protest in Hong Kong, China. (Reuters/Tyrone SIU)
Morey will Delete tweets And a statement said: “I don’t intend to cause any crime to my Rocket fans and friends in China. I just express an idea about a complex event based on an explanation. I have had a lot of opportunities since that tweet started and considered other views.”
James then, “Angry” to the player According to the 2022 ESPN report, tweets about Morey. Once the Lakers returned to the United States, he also made a speech, which showed that those “misleading or uneducated” should not speak on geopolitical issues.
this South China Morning James was noted on Monday for his Chinese fans for their reception.
He wrote: “Every time I come here, my family and I are warmly welcomed. I am very moved by the hospitality and kindness of my Chinese friends. All I can do is give my all and express my gratitude to everyone.”
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James made his first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles on February 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
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Over the past few years, China seems to have eased tensions with the NBA, and the game slowly returns to Chinese broadcasters and streaming services.
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