NBA thriving in China now
By Tang Zhe | China Daily | Updated: 2012-09-12 08:03
After rocky start, Shoemaker happy with progress, initiatives
David Shoemaker's appointment as CEO of NBA China began amid tough times.
One month after he started the job, in July 2011, the NBA went into a lockout after a dispute between the league and its players over salaries could not be resolved. Later that month, Chinese basketball superstar Yao Ming announced his retirement, raising concerns about the league's growth in China.
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