Getting closer to the fans

NBA Global Games China celebrated its 10th anniversary with a grand carnival for the nation's hoops fans in Shanghai on Friday.

For the past several months the world's most popular pro basketball league has been expressing its gratitude to Chinese fans in a variety of ways, from sending players on nationwide tours to meet-and-greets that bring fans closer to the action.

The Brooklyn Nets and Sacramento Kings participated in the third Fan Appreciation Day on Friday, a free event that saw 14,000 fans watch the teams practice while enjoying interactive promotions at Mercedes-Benz Arena.