Yao Ming's injury and possible retirement comes as a shock to many, and saddens those marketing the NBA to Asian Markets, obviously China.
Even so, Forbes.com predicts that the Chinese market will stay.--Even if Yao leaves. Figuring that there are more Chinese players in the NBA than there were, Yao just got the NBA's foot in the door in the Chinese Market.
Article Link: Forbes.com Sportsmoney
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What if the Chinese gov't decides to pull in the reins on their best players playing in the NBA as a result? Unconcerned with the NBA's profits, they may want to keep their best fresh for int'l competition. It would be a shame, but I don't think it's so unrealistic.
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