NBA China is back!

The NBA China will resume next year, with the Suns and Nets playing two preseason games at the Venetian in Macau, China.

Against both sides, it will be the Nets and the Suns.

From 2004 to 2019, a total of 17 NBA teams played a total of 28 preseason games in China.

But in 2019, due to Mo, the NBA has not played in China for six consecutive years.

Shams said this is the culmination of years of efforts by the NBA and China to repair their relationship.

So today, from the perspective of fans, let's talk about the memories of the NBA China game.

The most memorable, definitely 2004, "eating crab for the first time".

On October 14 and 17, 2004, the NBA China was held in Shanghai and Beijing, respectively, against the Houston Rockets with Yao Ming and the Sacramento Kings with Liu Wei on tryout.

In the Shanghai station on the 14th, the Rockets defeated the king 88-86.

Among them, the Rockets scored 5 double-doubles in this game, Yao Ming scored a team-high 14 points and 7 rebounds, and the Rockets lost the Beijing game on the 17th. Yao Ming still scored 13 points and 8 rebounds.

The outcome of the game is not the most important thing.

In 2004, the opening game of the NBA China Tournament, the NBA brought the preseason game to China on the other side of the ocean for the first time.

The "China Derby" at the doorstep for the first time is naturally of great significance.

The one who was passed by Liu Wei is an old acquaintance.

It is also important to consider the historical context of the time.

At that time, Yao Ming brought his teammates and all the members of the Kings team to the Jinshui Bridge, which required permission at the national level.

For example, this photo, the memories of old fans.

A Chinese, an American, two people took a group photo in our most nationally significant place.

It's the understanding and respect that the two countries have for each other's cultures, far beyond basketball.

The most star-studded session, 2012.

The most important label of the NBA China game is the business factor.

In that case, "star flavor" is an important indicator.

The 2012 Heat vs. Clippers was the most big-name stars I can remember, bringing together 11 All-Star players, six Olympic champions and three Finals MVPs.

The Heat have six All-Stars, the Big Three, Juwan Howard, Ray Allen, and Lewis.

On the Clippers' side, led by Paul + Griffin, the city of the air.

For the first time in NBA history, a championship team was sent to China, showing great importance.

The most regrettable session, 2013.

Because of Black Mamba's injury, Chinese fans could not see him and Curry on the spot.

I can't forget the tsunami when Kobe Bryant entered the field in a suit.

The most sentimental session, 2018.

Nowitzki, Wang Zhizhi, Battle and Yao Ming appeared on the sidelines together, putting fans on a time machine.

This is the reunion of the three centers, and it is also the reunion of Dazhi and Nuo Tianwang.

Wang Zhizhi gave Nowitzki a guitar, and King Nuo Tianwang excitedly played it on the spot.

On the field, there is a Chinese player wearing a Maverick jersey, Ding Yanyuhang.

This year is quite nostalgic.

The NBA is the most popular international professional sports league in China.

Since entering the Chinese market, activities such as China competitions and star tours in China have often attracted a large number of Chinese fans to support them.

Mark Tatum, vice president of the league, said: "In the future, we hope to bring all 30 NBA teams to China to play, so that more fans can meet their favorite stars face-to-face. ”

However, over the years, for various reasons, it has been a little tepid.

From the league's point of view, there is still a need for the return of the NBA China game.

From the perspective of fans, there will be cracks in the reunion of the broken mirror.

Although I don't know what kind of story will happen next year.

But 20 years ago, I don't think we will have it anymore.