The NBA and the WTA have different approaches to human rights violations by China, according to Senator Ted Cruz.
Cruz said that the Women's Tennis Association has bigger balls than the NBA. I would like to see more people stand up.
Cruz made the comments while discussing the disappearance of star tennis player Peng Shuai in an interview with the "Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show" on Thursday.
The Chinese communist government has been called out by the Women's Tennis Association. They put their money where their mouth was when they demanded that Peng Shuai be released.
Cruz estimated that the cancellation of all events in China could cost them millions or hundreds of millions of dollars.
That's when the senator made a statement.
The NBA groveled before the communist dictators. You had people defending the communist dictators who kill and torture.
Cruz is referring to the controversy that erupted when Morey supported the Hong Kong protesters.
Cruz thinks the NBA caved to China and prioritized cash over human rights. James has come under fire for his perceived failure to highlight serious issues in China.
She recently accused a powerful Chinese politician of sexually abusing her. Shuai disappeared after the post was removed on social media.
In recent weeks, many have accused China of trying to quell concern by showing Peng in front of cameras.
Many believe the writing to be highly suspicious, though a statement attributed to Peng was also released.
Cruz said he was grateful for the WTA and would like to see more people do the same.
I would like to see more people stand up.
