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China and the NBA

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This chapter explores the origins and evolution of basketball in China, emphasizing the role of foreign missionaries and the sport's explosion in popularity during the 1980s. Key figures like Michael Jordan and Yao Ming are highlighted as pivotal influences, along with the significant impact of Japanese anime and manga on fostering basketball culture among Chinese fans.

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