Updated: August 26, 2011, 7:19 pm ET

Amar’e Stoudemire Crashes China

By Steve Kyler
Managing NBA Editor & Publisher

Knicks’ forward Amar’e Stoudemire has partnered with Big Lead Sports, and will be bringing you inside access to his life in the NBA and his interests outside of basketball.

Amar’e just landed in China a multi-city tour of Asia with NIKE, here are some picture of his first day on the ground:

“On my way to Shanghai, China via Hong Kong. 15 hour flight. Gonna try to sleep as much as I can as I land and have to go to the opening ceremonies of NIKE Festival Of Sports with Lebron, Chris Bosh, Tyson Chandler, and Kyrie Irving.”

“Day 1 of the trip. Love the city so far. People could not be more friendly. I always heard how big basketball was becoming here in China, but I had no idea. Nike Town visit was “off the chain”. People were lined up everywhere.”

Amar’e will be creating original content for Big Lead Sports, and will be rolling out his web portal in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more on Amar’e  and his adventures in China, including more photos and video along the way.

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