Yi Jianlian
Chinese basketball player and Olympian
A professional basketball player, Yi Jianlian played for several teams in the NBA, including the Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks. Additionally, Yi had a successful career in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), where he became a star player. He represented China in multiple international tournaments, including the Olympics, and contributed to the national team’s efforts in competitions such as the FIBA World Cup.
Played for the Chinese national team
Competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics
Selected 6th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft
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