Unleashing T-Wolves in China

Minority owner wants to boost team's profile

The NBA's first Chinese owner said on Wednesday he hopes to use his ties in China to help the Minnesota Timberwolves become a global brand along the lines of the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks.

"Since I've been a fan of the NBA for so long, I wondered if I could be part of the sport so that I can establish connections between the NBA and the Chinese market, to do my contribution for the development of both," Jiang Lizhang said through an interpreter.