Paul Allen Tied to Microsoft China CEO and NBA
Did Paul Allen help the NBA land the star CEO of Microsoft China? Given Paul Allen’s ties to both Microsoft and the NBA this is quite possible. Microsoft China CEO Tim Chen resigned and became the new CEO of NBA China, which according to the NBA is its fastest growing market (see article from Seeking Alpha). An IntellectSpace Knowledge Map shows Paul Allen has ties to both Microsoft and the NBA.
Allen was a Co-Founder of Microsoft along with Bill Gates and was a Director until 2000 when he resigned, although he is still an Advisor to the company. Allen is also the current Owner of the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers and NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. Allen has gained a reputation as one of the most active and involved Owners in the NBA.
Given his close ties to both the NBA and Microsoft, it is possible that Allen played at least some role in helping the NBA facilitate this deal.
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