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Anonymous

Years ago

Brisbane sign two players from China

The CBA knows that getting involved with the NBL will help the NBL, what it wants to know is how it will help them.

Helping develop young Chinese players in a higher-level environment is one way the NBL can be a contributing partner, so this is a small step in the right direction of being able to capitalise on the Chinese basketball market.

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Dazz

Years ago

Depends on what the goal is.
There have been a variety of propositions suggested.

If this is the old "Chinese players will make Chinese people watch the NBL and Chinese companies sponsor" chestnut, then they have rocks in their head.

But if its a pre-cursor to some of the better ideas, it could be a good move.

It may also just be an exercise in building bridges. Not a bad idea.
If its not already, China will become the most powerful nation in FIBA Asia. Not a bad idea to curry a bit of favour.

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Aussie

Years ago

Not sure I like this move.

I really don't see how it benefits the NBL, on or off the court.

I would prefer to see some young Australians get the chance.

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Isaac

Years ago

Friend and I were talking about these opportunities the other day. Obviously the non-NBA-calibre Chinese players can get the most money in their CBA, but we should be offering exchange-type opportunities to their upcoming players even if it's for nothing more than keeping relationships going with Chinese teams and so on. And train every member of hosting organisations (admin and team) to go above and beyond in welcoming the players - basic language skills, culturally accommodating, etc.

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Dazz

Years ago

IIRC you're allowed to sign one regular player from Asia or Oceania. I assume that as DP's provided they only put a maximum of 1 "Asian" on the bench, nobody cares.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Are they classified as locals because Australia is now in FIBA Asia?

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twenty four

Years ago

http://www.brisbanebullets.com.au/bullets-sign-chinese-development-players/

Hopefully they can find Wang a decent barber and a pair of pants that actually fit.

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Cuszy

Years ago

Let's hope they are better than the Goorjian pick for the Kings who plays in the SEABL for Gaze. Fringe China C.

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Years ago

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