New York The NBA's recent controversy in China could have ripple effects for American footwear and apparel companies. Those companies, especially Nike , have close ties to the league and its athletes but rely heavily on China for growth.
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey set off a firestorm last Friday when he tweeted support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. After backlash from the NBA's Chinese partners, the NBA apologized to China and distanced itself from Morey's Tweet.
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Nike endorsed the kneeling NFL player, but remain silence on HK
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FU Nike
Then let the USA make them.
China owns the NBA
CNN is Crap.