Even though Team USA stomped on China today, don't think that will change many Chinese fans' support of players like Kobe Bryant and LeBron.
Those guys are absolute gods in China. And actually, even though LeBron gets more attention than Kobe here in the States, it's Kobe who's the bigger draw in China. Just check out this clip from yesterday (or two days ago because of the time difference, I have no clue) of Kobe trying to get down to the players seating area so he can watch the USA women whup up on the Czech Republic.
Fantastic security detail by the way.
Also, remember how Kobe said he'd be willing to play in Europe for $50 million a year? I think he should actually go play in China instead. Within three years he'd be the supreme dictator of the country judging by this crowd's reception of him. Plus, I'm sure he could totally solve the trade deficit we have with China and improve Sino-U.S. relations.
Get on it, Kobe.
[HT: Awful Announcing]
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