Blackie Chen

Blackie Chen has transitioned from professional basketball player and captain of the Chinese Taipei junior national team to a celebrated TV celebrity, documentary filmmaker, and sports league founder. After joining the Chinese Taipei junior national team in 1995, participating in the ABC Under-18 Championship where his team placed fifth, Blackie Chen dedicated his early career to professional basketball. A formidable presence in the paint, emulating his idol Charles Barkley, Chen continued his journey by playing for the B national team at the William Jones Cup in 1999. His promising professional basketball career, which included a stint as a leading scorer and rebounder in the Singaporean league, concluded prematurely due to a second anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Chen reignited his deep involvement with basketball in 2020 by co-founding the P. League+, Taiwan’s professional basketball league. He launched the league alongside key teams including the Taipei Fubon Braves, Formosa Dreamers, Hsinchu Lioneers, and Taoyuan Airape, with the explicit goal of elevating the professional basketball landscape in Taiwan. Chen served as the inaugural CEO of the P.

League+, overseeing its foundational growth and development. In October 2023, Blackie Chen stepped down from his roles as chief executive officer and chairman of the P. League+. Beyond his significant contributions to sports and entertainment, Chen is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts, notably co-founding the Love Life campaign with his wife, Christine Fan, an initiative that underscores his commitment to social causes and community impact.