The sport of basketball is a huge business globally, whether that be in China or in America’s NBA, and even more so when the two markets are brought together. 

But since basketball Hall of Famer Yao Ming retired, there’s been a shortage of Chinese players starring in the NBA. 

CGTN's Mark Niu introduces us to one player who is part of a new system hoping to ignite a trend.

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