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Chinese Basketball Association

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Meet JJ Redick, LA Lakers’ – and LeBron and Bronny James’ – new head coach

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Chinese Basketball Association

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Chinese Basketball Association

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Cui Yongxi (right) with fellow Chinese international Kyle Anderson, who plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Photo: Cui Yongxi Weibo
Chinese Basketball Association

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NBA (National Basketball Association)
NBA (National Basketball Association)
The National Basketball Association is the top men's basketball league in the United States.
Chairman / President
Adam Silver
CEO / Managing Director
Mark A. Tatum
CFO / Finance Director
David Harber
Industry
Sports, Entertainment
Website
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Headquarters address
645 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022, United States
Year founded
1946
last updated:
25 August, 2024
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