USA vs. China Basketball in 1973 Was Revolutionary!

In 1973, long time cold ar advasary China accidentally engaged in what bcame knows as 'ping pong diplomacy' with the USA. It all came from a USA ping pong player who captured the headlines in the USA and China with a Chinese- USA event. President Nixon, looking for an opportunity to open up China to the free world, had aides propose that we send a basketball team to China to play their national team. Amazingly, it came about, with the USA putting together a college all star team that included George Karl (N Carolina), Quinn Buckner (Indiana), Kevin Grevey (Kentucky), Alvan Adams (Oklahoma), Kevin Stacom (Providence), and present UNLV head coach Lon Krueger (Kansas St). A mere 3 days prior to the event, the Chinese allowed TV innovator Eddie Einhorn to bring a limited crew and cameras along with the team. The result can be seen here on TVS Sports.Com and we hope you enjoy it! Dick Enberg provided the announcing and the features and fabulous.