Pretty interesting stuff here, seems like we're seeing some backtrack from people in the NBA as an attempt to 'kiss and make up' with China in order to get 'good' relations back with China.
I don't see how a US company, the NBA, feels as if this is so much of a threat that they're willing to let look the other way on people getting LITERALLY killed in the streets due to fighting for their freedom.
But if you read a little bit more, you find the reason into why he did this.
Check it out: https://www.wsj.com/articles/lebron-james-says-tweet-supporting-hong-kong-protests-was-misinformed-11571107697?mod=hp_lead_pos9
I don't see how a US company, the NBA, feels as if this is so much of a threat that they're willing to let look the other way on people getting LITERALLY killed in the streets due to fighting for their freedom.
But if you read a little bit more, you find the reason into why he did this.
James has a lifetime endorsement deal with Nike, and China is the biggest source of growth for shoe companies. Nike recently announced its plans to release an apparel line based on the motto of James’s media company: “More Than an Athlete.”
Check it out: https://www.wsj.com/articles/lebron-james-says-tweet-supporting-hong-kong-protests-was-misinformed-11571107697?mod=hp_lead_pos9
Seems normal to make statements like this one.
Nike has a lot of profits from the products that are produced in the Chinese soil so they need to keep the bonds between US and China strong. And in order to do so, athletes like Lebron James is a great tool.
