Most professional athletes would consider themselves pretty accomplished if they were recognized as an All-Star in their respective sport, won multiple championships and elected to the Hall of Fame. You're really, really great if you get a statue built in your honor like Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky or Tom Landry. However, China honored one of it's biggest sports stars recently by not just building a statue in their honor but also open a museum! And it's not for Yao Ming or Li Na...it's for Stephon Marbury! Click on the picture to read the story and answer the following questions in at least 2 paragraphs:
- What team does Stephon Marbury play for in China and how many championships have they won?
- Marbury was recently honored with an award. What was it?
- What are some of the other ways China has honored Marbury?
- What aspect of Chinese culture makes an honor like this possible? In other words, what is it about Chinese beliefs that would allow them to recognize Marbury in this way? Explain your reasoning
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