Big official announcement of NBA China Game! Mavericks Rockets will come to China next year, Yao Ming-Dumont meeting heralds a new chapter

On October 13, as the two NBA China games between the Nets and Suns came to a successful conclusion in Macau, Chinese basketball fans are already looking forward to next year’s exciting showdown. According to the well-known blogger "Rondo's Tactical Board", preliminary news shows that next year, two powerful teams from the Southwest Division - the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets will come to China to participate in the preseason. This news has undoubtedly injected new vitality into the Chinese basketball market and also marks that the relationship between the NBA and China has entered a new stage of development.

Yao Ming revealed the news of the Rockets' visit to China in advance

In fact, the news about the Rockets' visit to China next year is not groundless. Previously, Yao Ming, the legendary Chinese basketball superstar and current chairman of CBA, revealed in an interview with foreign media that the Rockets will come to China to play games next year and said that he was looking forward to meeting many old friends. As an iconic player who once played for the Rockets, Yao Ming has a deep relationship with this team. His statement undoubtedly increases the credibility of this news.

For Chinese fans, the Rockets have always had a special meaning. Since Yao Ming joined the Rockets as the No. 1 pick in 2002, the team has become one of the most watched NBA teams by Chinese fans. Even after Yao Ming retired, the Rockets' popularity in China remained unabated. If the Rockets can really come to China to compete next year, I believe they will attract a lot of attention and support from fans.

During the just-concluded China game between the Nets and Suns, the appearance of Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont attracted widespread attention from the media and fans. During the game, Dumont and Yao Ming sat side by side and the two chatted happily. This scene was captured by the camera and quickly spread on social media.

According to Mavericks reporter Brad Townsend, Dumont’s appearance in Macau is not surprising as he played a key role in breaking the six-year stalemate between the NBA and China. It is worth mentioning that the NBA China Game was held at the Venetian Arena (Macau) owned by the Las Vegas Sands Group, and Dumont has a close cooperative relationship with the Sands Group. This business background undoubtedly adds more possibilities for the Mavericks to compete in China next year.

The indissoluble bond between the Lone Ranger and China

The connection between the Lone Ranger and China can be traced back many years. Team owner Mark Cuban has always shown a strong interest in the Chinese market and has led the team to visit China many times to participate in activities. In addition, the Mavericks also signed Chinese player Ding Yanyuhang in 2018. Although he ultimately failed to gain a foothold in the NBA, this move undoubtedly deepened the relationship between the team and Chinese fans.

If the Mavericks can really come to China to compete next year, it will be a huge surprise for Chinese fans. The team has superstars like Anthony Davis and Irving, and his arrival will undoubtedly attract the attention of a large number of fans. In addition, the Mavericks' game style is gorgeous and focuses on offense, which I believe will bring wonderful visual enjoyment to Chinese fans.

A new chapter in the relationship between the NBA and China

The successful hosting of the NBA China Game, as well as the possible arrival of the Mavericks and Rockets next year, mark that the relationship between the NBA and China has entered a new stage of development. The NBA's relationship with China has gone through a difficult period since 2019, with no official China games held for six years. Now, with the end of the epidemic and the joint efforts of both parties, this deadlock has finally been broken.

For the NBA, China is a huge market with hundreds of millions of basketball fans. Reopening the Chinese market is crucial to the alliance's globalization strategy. For Chinese basketball, being able to watch high-level NBA games at home will undoubtedly promote the development of basketball in China and improve the level of Chinese players and coaches.

Future Outlook of the Chinese Basketball Market

With the restart of the NBA China Game, the Chinese basketball market is expected to usher in new development opportunities. In addition to preseason games, the NBA may also hold more activities in China, such as star meetings, training camps, basketball clinics, etc. These activities can not only meet the needs of Chinese fans, but also promote the exchange of basketball culture between China and the United States.

In addition, the cooperation between the NBA and China may also expand to more areas, such as youth basketball training, coach training, and basketball facility construction. These cooperations will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the long-term development of Chinese basketball.

In general, the news that the Mavericks and Rockets may come to China to participate in the NBA China Game next year is huge good news for Chinese basketball fans. This not only means that we can watch high-level NBA games at home, but also marks that the relationship between the NBA and China has entered a new stage of development. I believe that as the cooperation between the two parties continues to deepen, we will see more exciting NBA events held in China, injecting new vitality into the development of Chinese basketball.