Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian and.....yeah. That's about all people can say when they are asked to draw a tie between China and nba basketball.  But ask the Chinese and they will show you how much they really love basketball. nba basketball has been plugging away in China for 28 years and has recently created NBA China, which places all of its interests under one roof. nba basketball is looking to further its image in China as two nba basketball teams, the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers will be there for preseason match ups. The heads of nba basketball are looking to make an in with Chinese for three very understandable reasons.  One, sheer numbers. With 1.3 billion people and approximately 300 million ballers there is a great chance we will be seeing more nba basketball players from China very soon. They also have a booming economy and a will be hosting the olympics. A perfect formula for nba basketball to open a new market.