Paul George, Jimmy Butler to play in Hong Kong charity basketball game organized by Yao Ming
NBA All-Star Paul George was hoping for more sunshine for his first visit to Hong Kong, while the returning Jimmy Butler said he enjoyed every moment in the city after also visiting last summer. The pair are among a quartet of stars playing on Tuesday in a charity basketball game organised by China’s NBA legend Yao Ming, as part of his foundation’s work with youth.
Source: SCMP
Source: SCMP
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With training camp now officially announced, I’m passing this along again. Paul George and Nick Nurse discussed at length how important camp will be in October for this group. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @SixersWire – 10:52 AM
With training camp now officially announced, I’m passing this along again. Paul George and Nick Nurse discussed at length how important camp will be in October for this group. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @SixersWire – 10:52 AM
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Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden and Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma were also expected to play at the game at AsiaWorld-Expo, although neither were scheduled to arrive until hours before it started. -via SCMP / August 19, 2024
“Hopefully the weather tomorrow is a little better, breaking some California sunshine,” said George, who signed for the Philadelphia 76ers in the off season after leaving the Clippers. “But I am excited to be here, it’ll be a blast. Just like what Jimmy [Butler] said before, we’re getting to showcase what we do and play alongside some good talent … Everything here is new to me] so I’ll be taking everything in just one day at a time.” -via SCMP / August 19, 2024
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