The NBA on Tuesday named Michael Ma as China chief executive, tasked with repairing relations after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted in support of Hong Kong protesters last October. The tweet infuriated the Chinese government and basketball fans, caused state broadcaster CCTV to stop showing matches, and has imperilled the NBA’s most valuable market outside of the US.
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The league said Ma “will be responsible …
The league said Ma “will be responsible for further enhancing the popularity of basketball and the NBA in China”. Underlining the task he faces, CCTV on Monday said there was no prospect of easing its blackout on NBA matches.