Yao and the Chinese National team will play in Vancouver first before coming to the US. Any Rockets fans living in Vancouver? I guess folks in Seattle could make the drive up too. http://www.upperdeck.com/athletes/stevenash/news/news_20020603.asp By CB Staff Source: Canada Basketball May 29th, 2002 This international basketball event will feature the Canadian national men's team as they take on China in a pre-world championship tune-up game at General Motors Place in Vancouver. The game will be played on August 16, 2002 at 7:00 pm. Get your ticket for the hottest basketball game in Vancouver this summer for only $12, $20 or $32 plus applicable tax and convenience charges at Ticketmaster. Fans can purchase single game tickets at any Ticketmaster Ticket Centre, at the Orca Bay box office at General Motors Place, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 280-4400 or 1-800-663-9311. Groups of 20 or more can call 604 899 -SHOW (7469). All the proceeds from Steve's InterNASHional Shootout will benefit the Steve Nash Youth Basketball League in British Columbia. The rosters of each team will be confirmed in August. Both teams will be competing in the World Basketball Championship for Men in Indianapolis, IN from August 29th through September 8th. Canada Basketball is a private, not-for-profit corporation that is committed to the growth of the sport in Canada through the support and promotion of programs that expand the number of opportunities to "play the game." Just as important, Canada Basketball is focused on preparing Canada's national teams for the Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games, World Junior Championships and World University Games. The aspiration of Canada Basketball is to instill the pride, commitment, passion and respect that Canadians personify into the development of basketball across the country and internationally.
