https://freebeacon.com/national-security/nba-game-ball-maker-is-controlled-by-chinese-company-accused-of-using-slave-labor/ [National Security] Anta Sports threatened to cut ties with the league over its support for Hong Kong protesters Chuck Ross • August 3, 2021 4:58 am The maker of the NBA’s official game balls is owned by a Chinese company accused of using Uyghur slave labor that has threatened to cut ties with the league for supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. In 2019, the Chinese-owned Anta Sports acquired Amer Sports and its subsidiaries, including the sporting goods maker Wilson. The NBA inked a deal with Wilson to provide game balls for the upcoming season. The league has also…