Yi Jianlian, full name Yi Jianlian, was born on October 27, 1987 in Foshan City, Guangdong Province. He is a professional basketball player in China and plays a power forward. He is 2.13 meters tall and weighs 100 kilograms.
In 2002, Yi Jianlian began to participate in the China Basketball Professional League and quickly demonstrated his ultra-high basketball talent. In 2004, he represented the China national basketball team in the Asian Youth Men's Basketball Championship and helped the team win the championship. Since then, he participated in the 2005 Asian Men's Basketball Championship, where he won the runner-up and won the Best Newcomer Award.
In 2007, Yi Jianlian entered the NBA draft with outstanding talent and outstanding performance. He was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the sixth pick in the first round, becoming the first player in China basketball history to be selected by the NBA team. After joining the Bucks, he performed well with his outstanding basketball skills and strong physical fitness, and was awarded the 2008 NBA All-Star Rookie Game MVP.
In 2010, Yi Jianlian was traded to the New York Knicks, but only stayed with the Knicks for a year before returning to play in China twice. From 2012 to 2016, Yi Jianlian played for Guangdong Hongyuan and Fujian Xunxing. During this period, he helped Guangdong Hongyuan win the CBA championship four times and became a legend in China's basketball world.
In 2016, Yi Jianlian joined the NBA again and signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Although he spent a short time with the Lakers, he still showed a steady performance and leadership skills. In 2017, he returned to China to continue to play for Guangdong Hongyuan, helping the team win the CBA championship again. In 2018, Yi Jianlian officially signed a contract with NBA team Milwaukee Bucks and returned to the American professional basketball arena.
Yi Jianlian is a superstar in China basketball. With his outstanding basketball talent and unlimited potential, he has become the pride of China basketball. He has represented China's national team in world competitions many times, and led the China men's basketball team to reach the top eight in the 2019 Basketball World Cup, achieving a historic breakthrough.