For the first time since 2019, the NBA returned to Asia with a pre-season spectacle in Macau, featuring the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, highlighting the league’s global expansion.
For a city known for its glitz and entertainment, Macau has not seen anything like this since the last time the NBA was in China, in 2007. The NBA China Games landed at the Venetian Macao with the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, turning the city into a playground for basketball fans from across Asia.
From the moment you walked into the arena, the energy was electric. Nets and Suns jerseys were everywhere, fans from Hong Kong, Mainland China, the Philippines, and beyond. For many, this wasn’t just a sporting event; it was a rare chance to see one of the world’s most famous sporting leagues in the flesh.
The weekend extended far beyond the hardwood. The NBA House became the epicenter of fandom, a sprawling activation zone with digital courts, immersive games, and surprise appearances. The highlight? Mirror’s skill challenge and a Tatler content collaboration with French YouTuber Tuvok12, both of which drew huge crowds.
Devin Booker led a kids’ basketball clinic, Jeremy Lin returned to inspire young players alongside MC Jin, and every corner of the space buzzed with excitement.
Fan Day offered a dose of chaos and charm: celebrity challenges, dance performances, and unexpected trick shots. Two worlds collided as players from the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns competed alongside local celebrities like Keung To and Edan Lui uniting the whole arena.