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NBA Superstars in Town for an Exhibition Game

NBA SuperStars in Town for an Exhibition Game

Several NBA superstars will are in town to play a game against Beijing Shougang Jinyu today. Superstar Allen Iverson arrived today to join other stars namely Dennis Rodman, Clyde Drexler and Shawn Kemp for the game to be held at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. Scottie Pippen and Jason Williams was suppose to join the [...]

May 3 2012, 10:52 am | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Jeremy Lin One of Time’s Most Influential People

Jeremy Lin One of Time's Most Influential People

Folks from Time magazine did not forget the impact of the electric atmosphere of Jeremy Lin’s emergence in the world of NBA. According to the magazine’s estimation Lin is one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Lin came off the bench to play averaging 14.6 points and 6.1 assists per game, creating [...]

Apr 20 2012, 11:14 am | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Retired NBA Players to Play a Game Against Beijing Jinyu Team

Retired NBA Players to Play a Game Against Beijing Jinyu Team

A team of retired players from the National Basketball Association will be in town to play an exhibition game against Beijing’s Jinyu Team at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center on May 3. The team of retired players will consist of superstars Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, Jason Williams and Clyde Drexler will play alongside the teams [...]

Apr 4 2012, 8:19 am | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Jeremy Lin to Undergo Knee Surgery

Jeremy Lin to Undergo Knee Surgery

NY Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin will be missing six weeks of playing time, with the possibility of ending his breakthrough season to have surgery on his left knee. During an MRI examination showed that Lin had a small chronic meniscus tear. The regular season is about to end this April 26, and Lin’s season [...]

Apr 3 2012, 8:35 am | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Jeremy Lin – Volvo’s Newest Brand Ambassador

Jeremy Lin Volvo's Newest Brand Ambassador

To promote its cars around the world and especially in Asia, Volvo signed Emerging NBA star Jeremy Lin to a two year contract.  Volvo said that Lin will be participating in the company’s worldwide corporate and marketing activities as its brand ambassador. Volvo is a Swedish builder of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and construction [...]

Mar 21 2012, 12:39 pm | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Basketball’s Newest Star, Jeremy Lin has People Asking: Who is this Kid?

Basketball's Newest Star

Jeremy Lin.  Up until a few weeks ago, nobody knew him or saw him play, he didn’t get any athletic scholarship and wasn’t drafted by an NBA team; that is, until he lit the sporting world on fire, showing the world of basketball what he can do best. Lin holds an Ivy League degree, Lin [...]

Feb 20 2012, 7:35 am | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Guangdong Hongyuan in Pole Position in the CBA

Guangdong Hongyuan in Pole Position in the CBA

Defending champion Guangdong Hongyuan grab the pole position for the Chinese Basketball League by defeating the Beijing Ducks 112-99. Guangdong foreign duo James Singleton and Aeron Brooks played well and dominated the game. Brooks averaged 32 points and 8 assists while Singleton got 29 points. This was also Beijing fifth loss in their past six [...]

Jan 9 2012, 9:08 am | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Jianlian to Play for Dallas Mavericks

Jianlian to Play for Dallas Mavericks

As long as the rights terms will be reached, the Dallas mavericks will be signing a one year contract with free agent forward Yi Jianlian. The 2.13 meter tall power forward, played in the NBA for the past four seasons, and due to his knee injury he was still available in the free agency. Yi [...]

Jan 3 2012, 8:05 am | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Yao Goes Back to School

Yao goes back to school

Basketball star, Yao Ming is going back to school to pursue a university degree. The former Houston Rockets player went to his first class in Shanghai’s prestigious Jiaotong University, with a class schedule that included subjects in Math, English and modern Chinese history. Yao said his first day was quite tiring since it’s been ten [...]

Nov 9 2011, 10:22 am | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

China Men’s Basketball Team to Play in London Olympics Next Year

Men's basketball team to play in London Olympics next year

China’s mens basketball team will be heading to its third straight Olympic games in London after winning the 15th FIBA Asia Championship. China played a great game against Jordan by scoring the winning free throw in the last quarter of the game. Yi Li of Shenzhen claimed the tournament MVP spot by scoring 25 points, [...]

Sep 27 2011, 11:04 am | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

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