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Patrick Dumont credited with bringing NBA games back to China

Original: The ‘most important person’ in bringing NBA games back to China? Patrick Dumont

Patrick Dumont, the Dallas Mavericks governor and Las Vegas Sands executive, is being described as the most important figure in the return of NBA games to China. The New York Times highlights his role in rebuilding the league's relationship with the country years after a 2019 dispute froze NBA basketball there.

Why now: Renewed NBA-China relations after a six-year rift have focused attention on Dumont's behind-the-scenes role.

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