NEW YORK -- The Los Angeles Clippers will play the Charlotte Hornets twice during the preseason this October in China, the NBA announced Wednesday.
The Clippers and Hornets will play the NBA's first game in Shenzhen when they meet Oct. 11 at the Shenzhen Universiade Center. They then will meet in Shanghai on Oct. 14 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
The games in China will be part of NBA Global Games 2015.
"Basketball is more popular than ever, and Global Games China 2015 is part of our ongoing commitment to growing the game in the world's most populous nation," commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "These games will not only bring the excitement of NBA action directly to Chinese fans, but will also provide the league another opportunity to experience the rich history and culture of China."
This will be the Clippers' second trip to China, following games in Beijing and Shanghai in 2012.
"Returning to China to participate in the NBA Global Games China is another important step in establishing the Clippers as a first-class international franchise," Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said. "We are looking forward to representing Los Angeles and the NBA as we bring our exciting brand of basketball to all of our fans in China."
Following NBA Global Games China 2015, the NBA will have played 20 games in Greater China since 2004.
"The Charlotte Hornets are excited to play in NBA Global Games China," Hornets chairman Michael Jordan said. "And help grow the NBA's brand internationally, while showcasing the strength of our franchise and team to millions of Chinese basketball fans."
The Clippers and Hornets will play the NBA's first game in Shenzhen when they meet Oct. 11 at the Shenzhen Universiade Center. They then will meet in Shanghai on Oct. 14 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty ImagesThe Chris Paul-led Clippers will be returning to China in October.
"Basketball is more popular than ever, and Global Games China 2015 is part of our ongoing commitment to growing the game in the world's most populous nation," commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "These games will not only bring the excitement of NBA action directly to Chinese fans, but will also provide the league another opportunity to experience the rich history and culture of China."
This will be the Clippers' second trip to China, following games in Beijing and Shanghai in 2012.
"Returning to China to participate in the NBA Global Games China is another important step in establishing the Clippers as a first-class international franchise," Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said. "We are looking forward to representing Los Angeles and the NBA as we bring our exciting brand of basketball to all of our fans in China."
Following NBA Global Games China 2015, the NBA will have played 20 games in Greater China since 2004.
"The Charlotte Hornets are excited to play in NBA Global Games China," Hornets chairman Michael Jordan said. "And help grow the NBA's brand internationally, while showcasing the strength of our franchise and team to millions of Chinese basketball fans."
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