On 9/10, David Beckham and Jackie Chan were among the famous fans attending the NBA China Games 2026 exhibition match between the Houston Rockets and Dallas Maverick. The game took place at the Venetian Arena in Macau. Beckham posted a photo on Instagram with the Chinese star in the front row, captioned: "Reunited with the legend Jackie Chan".

Last year, the former player also traveled to Macau for a preseason game, sitting next to Jackie Chan. In videos shared by fans afterward, both interacted with former Chinese basketball player Yao Ming and former American basketball player Shaquille O'Neal.

The photo of the two stars together currently has over 650,000 likes after one day of posting. Photo: Instagram David Beckham.

Many notable figures from entertainment, sports, and business attended this year's game, including American singer Ne-Yo, Hong Kong singer Jiang Tao, Yao Ming, basketball player Dwyane Wade, and businessman Jack Ma.

On NBA's Instagram, a video showcasing the celebrities' appearance in the stands attracted over one million views. An interaction between Jackie Chan and members of the Houston Rockets garnered over 2,5 million views.

Jackie Chan, 72 years old, has been active in the film industry for over 60 years, initially specializing in dangerous stunts. From the late 1970s, he gained fame with works such as Drunken Master, Project A, Heart of Dragon, and the Police Story film series. According to Xinhua, he is a rare Chinese actor who achieved success in Hollywood with blockbusters like the Rush Hour series and Rumble in the Bronx. In 2016, Jackie Chan received an honorary Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.

David Beckham, 51 years old, played for clubs such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain. He captained the England national team from 2000 to 2006. In 2013, he retired at 38, building his own career, including co-owning Inter Miami CF in the US professional MLS league. Additionally, he has appeared in films and is a familiar face for many luxury brands. In May, the assets of Beckham and his wife, designer Victoria, exceeded one billion pounds, thanks to profits from his projects and her fashion brand.

Phuong Thao