Global game
The Wolves' return to Mexico City is part of the NBA's globalization effort, a venture that appears to be paying big dividends. This year the number of international players on opening-night rosters was 101, the first time the NBA has had more than 100 international players, and passing the previous record of 92 set last season. A look at the trend:
YearPlayersCountries
1950-5111
1960-6100
1970-7111
1980-8144
1990-912115
2000-014528
