NBA Looks to Asia for Next Growth Spurt
New York Times, March 2014 (Website) (PDF)
Spoke to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, NBA players, and Asian businesses on the NBA's diverse business strategies in Asia, including utilizing the powers of K-Pop stars.
Spoke to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, NBA players, and Asian businesses on the NBA's diverse business strategies in Asia, including utilizing the powers of K-Pop stars.
Foshan's Finest
New York Magazine, January 2011 (Website)
A look at the life of New York native Stephon Marbury, as he adjusts to life in China post NBA career.
A look at the life of New York native Stephon Marbury, as he adjusts to life in China post NBA career.
No Country for Big Men
Sports Illustrated, May 2013 (Website)
How the advanced metrics movement in basketball have turned modern day NBA offenses into something that resembles video game basketball.
How the advanced metrics movement in basketball have turned modern day NBA offenses into something that resembles video game basketball.
Street smarts
Defying all odds
SLAM Online, September 2010 (Website)
In the summer of 2010, Jeremy Lin became the first Asian American basketball player to make it to the NBA. I examine just what that meant for Asian basketball players worldwide.
In the summer of 2010, Jeremy Lin became the first Asian American basketball player to make it to the NBA. I examine just what that meant for Asian basketball players worldwide.
Hong Kong's love of the game
SLAM Online, May 2010 (Website)
Basketball is fast becoming the biggest sport in Asia. And although the emergence of Yao Ming has been widely credited for the boost in popularity in China, that is not the case in Hong Kong, a city with a decidedly more western attitude. Put it this way: you'll see 1,000 Kobe Bryant jerseys before you'll see one Yao Ming jersey in Hong Kong.
Basketball is fast becoming the biggest sport in Asia. And although the emergence of Yao Ming has been widely credited for the boost in popularity in China, that is not the case in Hong Kong, a city with a decidedly more western attitude. Put it this way: you'll see 1,000 Kobe Bryant jerseys before you'll see one Yao Ming jersey in Hong Kong.
Checking in with Charles Smith
New York Magazine (Online), December 2011 (Website)
I meet up with infamous former New York basketballer Charles Smith in Hong Kong to talk about his career, the Asian market, and of course, that game.
I meet up with infamous former New York basketballer Charles Smith in Hong Kong to talk about his career, the Asian market, and of course, that game.
The Best Vengeance Games of the 2013 NBA Season
International Sports Times, August 2012 (Website)
Everybody loves the marquee matchups -- the Lakers/Heat, Lakers/Celtics -- but there are more than a few games with bitterness and anger brewing in the air.
Everybody loves the marquee matchups -- the Lakers/Heat, Lakers/Celtics -- but there are more than a few games with bitterness and anger brewing in the air.
Rockets over China
Houston, we have a problem
Beats Magazine, February 2008 (Jpeg)
Former NBA All Star Allan Houston stops by Hong Kong and looks back on his career.
Former NBA All Star Allan Houston stops by Hong Kong and looks back on his career.
Rip's city
SLAM Online, September 2010 (Website)
My one on one chat with NBA Champion Rip Hamilton during his visit to Hong Kong.
My one on one chat with NBA Champion Rip Hamilton during his visit to Hong Kong.
Emperor of the L
SLAM Online, October 2010 (Website)
A light-hearted report of David Stern's last-minute press conference in Guangzhou.
A light-hearted report of David Stern's last-minute press conference in Guangzhou.