11.  Having a Chinese player in the NBA would most likely provide a huge boost to the sport in China, where it has become increasingly popular.

12.  He spent part of the summer in China working with potential Chinese Olympic players.

13.  If the Americans are the Babes of Summer, what are the Chinese players being called back home?

14.  Keep in mind Dallas forward Wang ZhiZhi, the first Chinese player to play in the NBA, has yet to play a full season with the Mavericks.

15.  Last year, the Clippers could have had the first Chinese player in the league, but they cut Ma Jian right before the season opener.

16.  Ma would be the first Chinese player to make an NBA roster.

17.  NBA games air several times a week on cable, and the marketing opportunities of a Chinese player in the NBA would be tremendous.

18.  The Chinese players get better.

19.  There stood Atlanta center Nazr Mohammed, who tallied the first blocked shot of a Chinese player in NBA history.

20.  Two Chinese players at seven-foot plus hope to one day play in the NBA.