Powell revisits China trip as NBA fest hits Macau
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Dwight Powell said the Dallas Mavericks’ return to the NBA China Games brought back memories of the team’s 2018 trip, with the veteran center now the only active player from that Mavericks squad still in Dallas. In Macau, he also caught up with former China national team forward Ding Yanyuhang, while fan events around the Mavericks-Rockets game drew added attention through an enlarged NBA House and appearances by retired stars.
Key Points
- The Mavericks arrived in Macau to prepare for their NBA China Game against the Houston Rockets on October 9 at The Venetian Macao’s arena, according to the two reports.
- Powell said this was his first return to the China Games in eight years after Dallas faced the Philadelphia 76ers in Shanghai and Shenzhen in 2018
- He said meeting Ding Yanyuhang again in Macau was “really cool,” adding he was surprised and saddened to hear Ding had already retired
- Powell also praised Hong Kong and Macau, comparing Macau’s glitz to Las Vegas and recalling a Peak visit and dim sum meal during a brief Hong Kong stop
- On October 9, NBA House in Macau opened free to the public with nearly 30 partner brands, team-themed zones, trophy photo opportunities and interactive games
- Retired NBA players Jeremy Lin and Shawn Marion appeared at NBA House, where Marion played shooting and one-on-one games with fans and Lin joined a skills challenge
- Among current Mavericks players, Max Christie said his priority for the new season was consistency, while Naji Marshall said he was ready to take on more leadership
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong and Macau fans, the coverage shows the China Games were not limited to a single exhibition matchup but extended into a wider regional fan experience spanning Macau and a brief Hong Kong stop by the Mavericks. Powell’s comments about Asian fans staying up through major time differences also underline why teams value in-person appearances in the region