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Is the CBA the perfect post-retirement plan?


The Chinese Basketball Association has given the NBA some great premier talent over the past years,  most notably Yao Ming. However, another trend is quite popular; ex-NBA players going overseas to China to continue their basketball careers. Why is this the case? First and foremost it’s clear that the sizeable market of China allows player salaries to be more valuable than the European league counterparts. Second, exposure for these players would be massive since basketball is one of the most popular sports in China. Third, athleticism in the CBA is no where near the likes of US Basketball. Less wear and tear allows older players to join the league without worrying about conditioning and injuries. The idea of being a Chinese basketball superstar then does not seem too bad in the end. Most recently, players such as Jimmer Fredette, Tracy McGrady and Stephon Marbury have been finding success in China. So this raises the question, is the CBA a perfect post-retirement plan for American basketball players? Or is the CBA just another league for all-pro players to capitalize on?

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  1. Unknown9 de noviembre de 2018 a las 15:50

    I think the CBA would actually be a perfect-retirement option for American basketball players. Older players would be able to play for a less physically risky league and still get paid really well. This allows players to get viewers in China and become increasingly popular. I don’t believe the CBA is just another league for all-pro players to capitalize on because most players in their prime go to the league with the most money. Therefore, I think the CBA would be perfect for those who still want to play, but want to be out of the spotlight of the NBA with safer conditions.

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    1. Unknown9 de noviembre de 2018 a las 15:50

      - Piper Knudson

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    2. Unknown11 de noviembre de 2018 a las 14:34

      Risk of injury and financial security are big factors for players who play basketball professionally. With a growing Chinese market that loves basketball, being an elite ex-NBA player in China makes for a steady flow of income with little risk of a serious injury.

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  2. Adrian Rafalski10 de noviembre de 2018 a las 2:00

    I think the CBA is a good league for people to go to after retiring from the NBA. It is very clear that the talent present in the NBA is at an elite level and this does break down the athletes. I think that by going to China and playing they are still able to make money for themselves at the same time, they are able to continue playing the sport that they love. In relation to the Euro League the CBA is very big in all parts of China which also gives these players a sense of belonging and makes them feel wanted.
    -Adrian Rafalski

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