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China and the NBA

Oct 16, 2020

Hunter Shi hosts the Mandarin-language podcast 翻转体育 and offers sharp insights into Chinese sports, while Nate Duncan is known for his analytical prowess on the Dunk'd On Podcast. Together, they explore the underwhelming success of Chinese players in the NBA beyond Yao Ming, Yao's transformative role in reforming Chinese basketball, and the cultural implications of the NBA's ties with China. They also navigate the complexities surrounding Xinjiang and discuss the differing governmental responses to celebrity activism in sports.

47:53

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Nate Duncan

Hunter Shi

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Intro

3min

The NBA's Complex Ties with China

2min

Challenges in China's Sports Talent Development

11min

Yao Ming's Basketball Revolution

23min

Navigating the Complexities of Xinjiang

4min

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5min

Why, aside from Yao, have Chinese players had no success in the NBA? Post-NBA, what has Yao done to reform and professionalize the Chinese Basketball Association? One year on, how does the NBA's response to Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey's tweet look in retrospect, and why has the Chinese government responded so differently to NBA and Premier League stars making noise about Xinjiang?

Hunter Shi of the podcast 翻转体育 and Nate Duncan of the Dunk'd On Podcast join to discuss.

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