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.
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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