Two-times NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady's decision to extend
his career in China gives the league its most successful player to date
and has earned widespread praise.
The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has seen several former NBA
players join in recent seasons, with former New York Knicks guard
Stephon Marbury its greatest success story.
The 35-year-old Marbury, who also had spells in Boston and Phoenix, led the Beijing Ducks to the CBA title earlier this year.
McGrady's arrival at the Qingdao Eagles will add further interest as
the seven-times All-Star played alongside Yao Ming for the Houston
Rockets for six years from 2004-10.
McGrady will reportedly become the highest-paid player in the CBA and his coach has already targeted the playoffs.
But health and motivation will be factors for the 33-year-old,
coming off a career-low season averaging 5.3 points in just 16 minutes
with the Atlanta Hawks.
Stern said former NBA players were attracted by the CBA's increased
competitiveness, also sounding a note of caution for fans not to expect
too much of McGrady too soon.
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