Following Daryl Morey’s tweet, which expressed support for Hong Kong, multiple Chinese businesses have suspended business relations with the Rockets.
USA TODAYThe NBA and the Houston Rockets are embroiled in a tenuous situation with China over a since-deleted tweet from general manager Daryl Morey regarding protests in Hong Kong.
On Sunday, Morey issued a statement on Twitter:"I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China. I was merely voicing one thought, based on one interpretation, of one complicated event. I have had a lot of opportunity since that tweet to hear and consider other perspectives.
The topic is sure to remain front and center this week, especially as protesters in Hong Kong remain active. People in Hong Kong are protesting a law that would allow extradition of fugitives who are wanted in mainland China. Violent clashes between protesters and police have led to a"unprecedented violence" and a"semi-paralyzed" city, according to Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam.
The NBA has significant business relationships with Chinese companies, and the Rockets are one of the NBA’s most popular teams in China thanks in large part to Chinese-born Hall of Famer Yao Ming, who played for the Rockets. "Tencent’s commitment to NBA basketball in China is unparalleled," Silver said in a July statement."The enormous reach and popularity of Tencent’s platforms have been a driving force behind the growth of basketball in China, and we look forward to deepening our connection with NBA fans across the country through this expanded partnership."
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