Basketball without Borders, the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program, returns to China for the fourth time during July 31st to August 2nd in Beijing. As part of the league’s commitment to social responsibility, a special basketball clinic is organized for 60 local Special Olympics athletes at the National Olympic Sports Center on July 31st.

NBA players Dikembe Mutombo, Jason Terry and Brandon Rush attended the clinics and shared their skills and passion for basketball with Special Olympics athletes. Representatives from the sponsor of this clinic, DHL and Ms. Anna Chan, Managing Director of Special Olympics East Asia, are also presented.

During the clinic, the Special Olympics athletes are divided into three groups, and practiced basketball skills led by the NBA players. A brief unified basketball match is also held at the end of clinic, with NBA players teaming up with Special Olympics athletes.

Ms. Anna Chan, Managing Director of Special Olympics East Asia Addressing at the Opening Ceremony

Dikembe Mutombo coaching SO athletes

Jason Terry’s Eagles Flight

Brandon Rush leads a team applauds

Unified Competition

Group photo

Basketball without Borders, in partnership with the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), and marketing partners NIKE, American Airlines and DHL, focuses on developing the top basketball talent in Asia while utilizing the sport to create positive social change in the areas of education, health and wellness.

“The NBA is grateful for the support of our partners to bring Basketball without Borders Asia back to China for a fourth year, said CEO of NBA China Tim Chen. “The camp is one of the cornerstones of the NBA’s global outreach efforts where athletes will challenge themselves not only in basketball but also in learning important life skills and achieving a broader understanding of social issues.”

“NBA has been supporting Special Olympics throughout the world. We have worked with NBA to bring out clinics for our Special Olympics athletes in Beijing and Shanghai for the past four years, giving them precious chances to be coached by the star NBA players and coaches”, said Ms. Anna Chan. “We would like to thank NBA and all the sponsors like DHL for their generous support. I am confident that we will see steady development of Special Olympics in China in the future.”