“1200 Fans to 16000”: NBA Legend and Former LeBron James’ Teammate Reveals Perks of Being the Crowd Puller in Taiwanese League

When NBA supporters criticise a player's bad performance, they frequently make a joke. The "baller is going to China," they claim. A player leaving the NBA to play in another league has drawn jeers from the public. Despite the dominance of many NBA players in China, the transfer was motivated by much more than the realisation that one was not talented enough for the American League. After competing in the same league for several years, they can feel tired of it. Even when they go to a league without NBA-caliber players, they can still find a sizable cult-like fanbase and unadulterated passion for the game.

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LeBron James’ former teammate justifies leaving the NBA

Numerous outstanding centres have suffered as a result of the NBA's evolving landscape. Andre Drummond serves as a prime illustration. At only 29 years old, he is now only playing 12 minutes per game for the Bulls due to his inability to shoot from beyond the arc and limited offensive repertoire. a squad that, for the most part, had a poor season last year.

Dwight Howard, another centre, saw a decline in his performance. In a losing campaign for the team in 2022, he last appeared alongside LeBron James and the Lakers. The Centre chose to play in Taiwan after declining a lucrative offer and switching leagues. He now plays for the Taiwanese Basketball League's Taoyuan Leopards and had a fantastic rookie year. He often had 23 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists every game. 

The Center sat down on rapper Math Hoffa’s show. There he talks about his experience in Taiwan. He states, ”I spent eight months in Taiwan. I was so glad that the Most High asked me to go there. Because I got a chance to lock in what I need to do for the next part of my life.”

Howard has a rabid fanbase in Taiwan

"Some of the worst local players" were on the team Howard joined, according to him. But because of his presence, the fan base came together to support the squad. When discussing the "positives," the seasoned Centre adds, “First year for All-Star game was last season. The team I was on went from 1200 fans a game to 16000 and sold out the arena every game. It was crazy. It was like a parade. Every city I go to, there were fans there just supporting”.

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