Yao Ming and NBA in China to play exhibition matches . NBA is still hugely popular among China 's basketball-mad population . The professional Weibo league has 52 million followers on U.S. . China 's own pro league has long contributed players to the NBA .
Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers in China to play exhibition matches . NBA is still hugely popular among China 's basketball-mad population . The professional U.S. league has more than 50 million followers on Weibo . China 's own pro league has long contributed players to the NBA .