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Julian Castro Says NBA Should Pressure China, Defend Freedom of Speech

Presidential candidate Julian Castro says the NBA should seize the opportunity to push America's Constitutional principles in China even if it ends up costing the league millions.

The Democratic hopeful came on 'TMZ Live' Wednesday to discuss the international feud between the league and the Republic over Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey's comment supporting Hong Kong protesters.

Julian firmly believes the NBA -- and other American companies doing biz in China -- have to draw an ethical line in the sand ... even if that means pressuring a foreign country to adopt America's ideals about freedom of speech and the right to protest.