Read two editorials and a cartoon from Oct. 2019:

• How the NBA censored me on American soil (Oct. 2019)
• China bans Houston Rockets following GM tweet
• LeBron

1. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise or answer. What do you think is the purpose of Mr. Chang’s editorial? Explain your answer.

2.  What is the main idea of this editorial?

3. Mr. Preston asserts: "America is the least racist nation on earth. Trashing the country that makes you rich while you openly favor one of the most oppressive regimes on earth will not go unnoticed." What do you think? Has the NBA's criticism of the U.S. and support for the Communist regime of China caused fans to stop watching? Explain your answer. (If unsure, ask any adult who is an NBA fan what he/she thinks.)