On June 12, 2016, the 2016 NBA China "citizen games, NBA to help" first stop theme activity jointly held by Shanghai Sports Federation, NBA China and Shanghai Luohe Sports Development Co., Ltd. was held in Shanghai. Sun Weimin, deputy director of Shanghai Sports Bureau, Yang Guohao, director of the Secretariat of Shanghai Sports Federation, Zhang Jianlin, Secretary of the Secretariat of Shanghai Sports Federation, Han Qi, vice president of NBA China business department, Shi Gerui, assistant vice president of NBA China Basketball operation Department and Dai Fuqi, President of Locke sports attended the event, and Karl Anthony Downes, the best rookie of NBA 2015-16 season, also came to the scene and Fans interact and build momentum for the 2016 NBA International Series Shanghai.
    The first four-year Shanghai citizens' games in China is not only a comprehensive and symbolic leading event of Shanghai National Fitness, but also a happy stage for citizens to participate in physical fitness and enjoy healthy life, which is affectionately called "our own Olympic Games" by the general public.
   Although the event started at 2:00 p.m., hundreds of fans arrived at the event early and gathered at Locke basketball park to wait for the arrival of NBA star Downes. As the best rookie in 2015-16 season, Downes conquered the fans with his superb skills on the field, and captured the hearts of the audience on the field through his own affinity.
   Sun Weimin, deputy director of Shanghai Sports Bureau, announced the start of the event after the host's brief opening. Then the main character, Downes, appeared, and the audience responded to the idols with applause and cheers. At the scene, Downes transformed into a coach, teaching "basic basketball training" courses to 20 small fans. In the face of these 20 lucky kids, Downes demonstrated the basic basketball skills such as dribbling. As a "teacher", Downes is meticulous about teaching, and the "students" on the field naturally do not let go of this opportunity to learn from the experts, and have a model and a kind of serious study. The teaching time soon came to an end. Downes was very satisfied with his teaching effect, and the fans on the field were not satisfied with it. They were very excited to have such close contact with their idols.
    The next link is called "basketball horse imitation game". First, Downes demonstrated how to change hands from crotch to lay up and invited five fans to imitate his steps. Seeing the fans show their skills, Downes can't help but start playing. Not only once again performed the crotch exchange layup, but also came a pair of hands slamming button, which won the cheers and applause of the fans on site. A fan at the scene then completed a cross layup, which was praised and praised by Downes.
    The last part of "visiting Downes" brought the activity to a climax. Downes randomly selected 8 fans from the sidelines to interact with them. After a one-on-one "back singles" practice in groups, Downes passed the ball to the attacking players and gave them technical guidance one by one. The only female fan in the Timberwolves Jersey was particularly attractive, and Downes gave her a hug as an encouragement. In the following back singles, Downes also helped the female fan to lay up the basketball successfully. In this link, Downes is personally on the court to interact with the fans and conduct action demonstration for the audience.
    At the end of the activity, sun Weimin, deputy director of Shanghai Sports Bureau, and Dai Fuqi, President of Locke sports, presented Tang with Chinese calligraphy works with "new king" written on them. They exchanged courtesies and exchanged courtesies. Tang also presented a ball shirt with autograph to Dai, signed on the ball of the 2016 NBA International Series, and gave it back to sun Weimin, deputy director of the field.
    It is reported that this year's NBA International Series will kick off on October 9 at the Mercedes Benz cultural center in Shanghai. Houston Rockets and New Orleans pelicans will compete in China. It's rocket's return to Shanghai after 12 years, and Pelican's first visit to China. On October 12th, the two teams will play again in Yidi, Beijing LETV sports ecological center. At that time, domestic fans can enjoy the wonderful performance of NBA stars and share the feast of basketball.