In 2002, the little giant Yao Ming became an NBA star, and more and more people in China began to pay attention to NBA events. So far, there are countless NBA fans in China, so who is the most popular NBA player in China?
Fifth place, Dwain? trudge
Wade's position in the NBA is generally considered to be the third place in history after Jordan and Kobe Bryant, and for this reason, he is very qualified to be loved by China fans.
Wade signed a contract with China brand Li Ning to launch? Wade's way? Basketball shoes have greatly improved Wade's popularity in China. Wade's promotion of Li Ning all over the world will naturally be deeply loved by fans in China.
Fourth place, clay? Thompson
Although this is a player who has only grown into a star in recent years, his popularity in China is no worse than Wade's. Similarly, he signed a contract with the domestic brand Anta, and his signature sneaker is KT, which has almost become the national sneaker on the court in China.
And his annual off-season trip to China has deepened the impression of China fans on him. Every summer, this? Buddha? Everyone is wearing straw hats and playing around China. Many people who don't watch the ball know him.
Third place, LeBron? James
James is the first person in the NBA for many years. In recent ten years, James's popularity in China has been rising continuously, especially when James led the Cavaliers to win the NBA championship in 16, young guys in the streets shouted in his jersey.
Besides his own strength, James has also done a lot of public welfare in China for many years. In 2008, the Wenchuan earthquake in China devastated the hearts of China people, and James donated $2 million shortly after the earthquake. No one can deny James at this point.
Second place, Michael? Jordon
The above factors are more or less mixed with some emotional factors of China fans, and Jordan's high popularity in China is entirely played by the ball. Jordan's peak was in the 1990s, when people in China hardly watched the NBA, and Jordan had little business dealings with China. However, Jordan conquered China fans with his divine strength only through a series of videos and replays.
In 2004, Jordan came to China for the first time and made an appearance at Beijing Dongdan Sports Center. As a result, before Jordan came, the stadium was packed, and the fans even climbed the high guardrail to see Jordan for themselves.
First place, Kobe? Bryant
Kobe has been in the army all his life. Perhaps his historical position has not caught up with Jordan, but his popularity in China has completely surpassed Jordan. There is no doubt that Kobe is the most popular NBA star among China fans.
On feelings, Kobe made a one-time donation of $5 million after the Wenchuan earthquake, becoming the most donated player in the NBA. In terms of qualifications, Kobe's career entered China almost at the same time as the NBA; In terms of strength, he is what China fans call a picturesque existence.
In the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Kobe's popularity reached its peak. When the bus carrying James, Wade and others arrived at the scene, China fans ignored Zhan Wei in order to see Kobe Bryant. At the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, when the live footage was given to Kobe Bryant, the audience suddenly burst into shouts and applause.
We have an intersection with NBA players because of the same love. This simple and pithy emotion should not be mixed with any other factors. Any NBA team or individual who destroys the feelings of China fans will be resolutely resisted by the people of China!