N.B.A. Head Criticizes Chinese Party Paper Over LeBron James ‘Op-Ed’
The New York Times • 10/11/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025
Summary
The N.B.A. head criticized the People's Daily for using LeBron James' name in an opinion article, highlighting the political challenges the league may encounter in China. According to The New York Times, this incident exemplifies the complex relationship between the N.B.A. and Chinese media.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
96 days
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Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
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Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
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Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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