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“Oh no…” they’re thinking, the NBA is going to start and the folks who thought of leaving are now unable to come back. Their families, friends, and ex teammates will be playing ball on the networks and getting new endorsements, meanwhile they’re in China trying to do the same and getting acclimated to their new lives and new foods, and… no friends. They’re having mixed results, but it’s great to see that Wilson Chandler, a player that’s either underrated in the NBA or misunderstood is having a kick ass year so far averaging 32 points a game. Stephan Marbury an already well liked player in China has found a new home. It looks like the players who are there this season, are there. (WSJ – NBA Players in China)
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Natalie Nakase is coaching the Saitama Broncos in Japan. She once played point guard for UCLA and at 5’2″ she’s not an imposing, but will need to pack a punch to battle with a new team that’s doing just alright. (LA Times – Natalie Nakase)
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Yao Ming is in college. After being like a freedom fighter for all of China sports, he’s now back to zero. He’s at school taking two classes and getting some special tutoring. He’s 31 and a freshman. (Time – Yao Ming College)
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A short post about Yao Ming. It’s true he won’t be replaced by anyone and can’t be. He was too good of a diplomat, had a great patience and played elegantly. He had a sense of humor and quickly ran a team even though he was a foreign player. Yes who else will rep basketball to China? There are other Chinese players who can’t be like Yao, so that’s out. It’ll end up being a Kobe or a Lebron, or perhaps some kid on a playground in China. (Washington Times – Yao Ming)
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Wat Misaka will be honored at a Japanese American Gala in Washington DC. In case you haven’t heard of this man… he was the first draft pick in 1947 for the New York Knicks. The game was different back then, but watch the video below. It’s for a documentary about the man and he could play. at 5’7″ and speedy, he’s the prototypical tiny guard that’s still used in the NBA. (Salt Lake Tribune – Wat Misaka) [youtube]Hz50-UunDcY[/youtube] (watmisaka.com)
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