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NBA and mission hills break ground on first-of-its-kind basketball school in China

By Chen Xiangfeng | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2018-11-18 10:18

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Official opening of the NBA Exhibit at Mission Hills Haikou in Hainan, China, on Nov 16, 2018 (back left to right): Derek Chang, CEO, NBA China; Ken Chu, Group Chairman and CEO, Mission Hills Group; Stephon Marbury; Tenniel Chu, Group Vice Chairman, Mission Hills Group. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Tenniel Chu, Group Vice Chairman of the Mission Hills Group said: "Basketball is considered one of the most popular amateur sports in China with a mass following. We hope to contribute to the country's sports development by cooperating with the world's top sports brands, like the NBA, to drive sporting excellence."

"Basketball development is a primary focus of NBA China, and the partnership with Mission Hills will help us continue our efforts to grow basketball in the country," said NBA China CEO Derek Chang.

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