MACAU - After three spectacular sold-out games, the NBA on Sunday judged its latest venture into China as a major success, and more US teams now look certain to make the trip in the near future.
LeBron James from the Cleveland Cavaliers prepares to shoot against the Orlando Magic during their NBA China Games 2007 exhibition basketball match which was won by Orlando 90-86 at the Qizhong Stadium in Shanghai, 17 October 2007. After three spectacular sold-out games, the NBA on Sunday judged its latest venture into China as a major success, and more US teams now look certain to make the trip in the near future. [Agencies] The Orlando Magic finished undefeated after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers once in Shanghai and again in Macau, while the Magic also rolled over a Chinese national side missing its NBA representatives Yao Ming and Yi Jianlin.
At the end of the pre-season series on Saturday, coaches and players repeatedly expressed their thanks for the warm welcome they received from the knowledgeable and enthusiastic Chinese fans.
NBA basketball is now the most popular sports league in China and the potential for growth remains huge in a country with a population of 1.3 billion and a rapidly expanding economy.
"We've had a great time in China," said Magic star Dwight Howard. "The people are friendly and they love the game that we love."
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown added: "China have been flat-out outstanding hosts who have been a joy to be around."
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