NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks up 'basketball diplomacy' with China prior to tip off of game one of the 2019 NBA Finals in Toronto. (AFP photo)TORONTO: NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he is unconcerned about US-China political tensions and tariffs as league players prepare for China trips later this year to grow the sport globally. "We've been in constant touch with the Chinese Basketball Association and I've talked to Yao Ming directly about it. "What I believe we can do more of is work directly with the Chinese Basketball Association," Silver said. While 25% of NBA players are from outside the United States, more and more key players have African ties.

Source: Bangkok Post May 31, 2019 01:41 UTC