Yi Jianlian

[C Darwin]

China's Yi won't play for Bucks: report
07-17-2007, 19h21
MILWAUKEE, United States (AFP)

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Yi Jianlian, seen here in 2006, will "definitely not" play for the National Basketball Association's Milwaukee Bucks according to the Milwaukee Journal.
(AFP/File)

Yi Jianlian will "definitely not" play for the National Basketball Association's Milwaukee Bucks, according to the local media.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel newspaper cited a Chinese press report quoting Guangdong Tigers owner Chen Haitao as saying Yi, the sixth overall selection in the June 28 NBA draft, is not a good fit for Milwaukee.

As a result, the Chinese club will block Yi's move to the Bucks.

However, the owner insisted that the decision was made not because of Milwaukee's relatively small Asian-American population but due to concerns about playing time and development.

"This is not - as media reports have said - because Milwaukee, as a city with very few Chinese people, is not good for Yi's commercial development," Chen said. "Rather we want to find a team suitable for Yi's growth. That's the root of the problem."
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If everyone had this attitude, how would the Red Wings even form a team?

 

[jaxvid]

China's Yi won't play for Bucks: report
07-17-2007, If everyone had this attitude, how would the Red Wings even form a team?

Oh c'mon now, the Detroit area is filled with millions of white people that fled the invasion of the city years ago. And there may still be 5 or 6 that actually live in the city that can play hockey.

Why would the Bucks want this guy anyway? Bogurt not working out for them? They got one foreign born big center and that should be enough for them.

 

[GreatLakeState]

He's not a center.

 

[C Darwin]

I worry about the Red Wings. There were quite a few playoff games this past year that they didn't sell out, even in the conference finals!!. Detroit has a rich history of hockey, and has deservingly dubbed herself "Hockeytown". So why can't "Hockeytown" sell out their playoff games when they have the best record in the West?

It is my belief that the racial demographics in an around the "New Joe" is a huge deterrent for the hockey ticket buying suburbanite.

Anyway, my point was to show the all to familiar double standard in racial tolerance.

As for Yi, he can kick rocks. The thing is, I'm sure the Bucks can't be happy with his BS excuse. I wonder after this is all said and done, how much the Bucks will regret drafting an "exotic" player.

 

[white tornado]

If anyone cares the black sports casters ive seen have been very caste like agenst him. Remember the sterotypes of un athletic asian people. One retarded black lady comentator said that she was un impresed with him dunking on 5'11 players. yeah like all the basketball players in china are 5'11 how racist is that. Also I dont think Yi has anything to do with this decision he does what his handelers say.

 

[ToughJ.Riggins]

Also I dont think Yi has anything to do with this decision he does what his handelers say.

Yeah, if the Guangong Tigers, or whatever they're called, aren't liking the idea of him being in a small market without many Asians they won't release him or allow a buyout from their contract. The aforementioned is the real reason they are doing this. The Chinese communist government is probably involved as well and may be banning him from leaving the country to play for the Bucks or banning him from reentering China if he disobeys. Also the top Chinese basketball players are mandated to play for the National team in the Olympics by the government. Edited by: ToughJ.Riggins

 

[j41181]

I thought it might be interesting to bring up this somewhat dead thread! I know he's not one to look after, but he's obviously an intriguing prospect.

Yi Jianlian tied his career-high of 29 points vs. the Thunder. No surprise though the Nets lost again 105-89, and they have yet to win a game with him in the active lineup. Yi has been super solid since returning from his lengthy absence, due to a sprained knee and a cut lip. The fact the Nets are such a weak team, he's obviously emerged as their best player. Kiki Vandeweghe (who played a significant role in helping develop Dirk Nowitzki in his younger days) sees some Dirk in Yi Jianlian, and he intends to make Yi the team's go to guy.

While I should be happy for Yi, I can't say the same for the All-Star voting. If Yi were to emerge as a 15-17 point scorer for the foreseeable future, expect the Chinese to flood the All-Star voting for him. That's pretty much the Yao Ming effect. That doesn't bode well for the likes of David Lee, Andrea Bargnani, Danilo Gallinari, and Tyler Hansbrough.

29 points (11-20 FG's, 0-1 3pt's, 7-9 FT's)
7 rebounds
2 steals

 

[j41181]

It seems that Kiki Vandeweghe might be the best thing to ever happen for Yi. He's putting together the best stretch of his young NBA career. The Nets maybe the worst team in the NBA, but it's a perfect opportunity for Yi to display better numbers than expected. Expect this guy to become an All-Star next season, courtesy of the Chinese voters.

22 points (9-16 FG's, 0-1 3pt's, 4-6 FT's)
6 rebounds
2 steals
2 blocks

 

[ToughJ.Riggins]

The NBA opened all-star voting in China, but I still think that Europe has not been welcomed to participate. Typical anti white policies from the elites in the land of the "Free".

 

[j41181]

The NBA opened all-star voting in China, but I still think that Europe has not been welcomed to participate. Typical anti white policies from the elites in the land of the "Free".

The Chinese are ethnocentric as they come. They only vote for their own kind (and those associated with them), and pay little attention to actual stats and performance. But, it's not always true they vote for those associated with them. Look at Aaron Brooks and Luis Scola, why are they not high in the voting ballots? Their names are there, but they hardly get any leverage from the Chinese fans, despite the fact both are enjoying a solid year.

Tracy McGrady isn't deserving at all, but these two are. Now that's one of the oddest thing I've seen from the Chinese NBA fans.

Think in terms of video games, Final Fantasy XIII is taking Japan by storm, which will make an equivalent impact in both Europe and North America. I don't expect Mass Effect 2 to make the same impact in Japan, as it will in Europe and North America. The the Japanese gaming fans for you.

I don't get it why Europe is not included in the voting process, despite having a much longer association with the NBA than China. There won't be another Chinese player in the NBA for several more years, while Europe will continue importing 5-10 players steadily. This is why David Stern has to go as commissioner. Is it possible he's been appointed for life?