BEIJING — Chinese culture, it has been said, emphasizes group harmony over individual desires. Western culture is supposed to stress the opposite dynamic.
It has also been said that the contemporary NBA stars from the United States are too selfish, too arrogant and too stubborn to excel in prestigious international tournaments.
Throw that last theory out the window. It's a fallacy.
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