Tatum also said that he or Silver did not receive reports about the continued mistreatment.
The NBA-China controversy began with Daryl Morey's tweet in support of Hong Kong supports back in October 2019. Per Zheng, the elders view it as an "integral part of training". That seems like more the job of a diplomat than a basketball player, even one as socially conscious as James.Clearly, the NBA can be an utopic place — one where racism is met head on, where sexism isn’t tolerated, where minority groups are celebrated and embraced.
Per a recent During a recent interview, NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer Mark Tatum admitted that the Xingjian academy was closed, but refrained from speaking on human rights issues. “I stand with the people of Hong Kong in their pursuit of democratic rights. The league lost a reported sum of $400 million from China's decision, and their relations are still being questioned following China Central TV's recent announcement of still not playing NBA games.
The NBA's games have been off the air in China since October, when Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted a graphic that said "Fight For Freedom, Stand With Hong Kong" on Oct. 4. And we appreciate the support they give us individually and the organization. A tweet from an NBA general manager supporting Hong Kong protests could threaten the league's business in China — and how the NBA is perceived in the U.S. Sources talking to Jinming Zheng, who works as an assistant professor of sports management at Northumbria University in England, grew up in Mainland China and spoke about it being common for elders to physically discipline players.
The team was expected to arrive in China on Tuesday afternoon (Monday in Los Angeles) and is scheduled to play two games against the Brooklyn Nets, one in Shanghai, the other in Shenzhen, which is near Hong Kong. Disgusting.” Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) chimed in with “It’s clear that the NBA players have long made trips to China in the offseason where they’re met with “Beatle-mania” levels of excitement. Three years later, it’s being thrown back as an example of the NBA’s hypocrisy.On Monday, Democrats and Republicans alike criticized the NBA’s backpedaling.“No one should implement a gag rule on Americans speaking out for freedom,” Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) tweeted. They show us the most love. Per a recent ESPN investigation, the league is looking at complaints from their own employees at NBA China academies.NBA coaches in China have reportedly expressed concern and complained about player abuse and inadequate schooling at an NBA academy in China. I stand with Americans who want to voice their support for the people of Hong Kong. The trips, which are almost entirely sponsored by shoe companies, have become a necessary stop for superstar players that are promoting their brands.Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters.And it’s forced the NBA to figure out a way to explain why Morey’s tweet is different than a star player standing up to President Trump online.Speaking in Japan, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he supports Morey‘s and Tsai’s ability to express their views.“These are complex issues; they don’t lend themselves easily to social media. The league is currently working on "re-evaluating" and "considering other opportunities" for their academy program. Tatum explained that the league needs to "have more direct oversight and the ability to make staffing changes when appropriate. The bill was later partially repealed.It felt like a watershed moment — a professional sports league coming to the aid of a marginalized group and helping effect change. "The NBA and China relations began declining when Daryl Morey tweeted in October, which resulted in the Chinese government to pull the NBA from their television broadcast. ‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah’ is tossing out all the old rules.