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Yi Jianlian

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Ex-NBA lottery pick announces retirement from basketball

A former NBA lottery pick on Tuesday announced his retirement from professional basketball. Yi Jianlian, who spent most of his career in China, announced his retirement in a surprising move. The 38-year-old was known to NBA fans for being the No. 6 …

Report: Lakers in talks with Yi Jianlian

Remember Chinese basketball player Yi Jianlian? The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly attempting to sign him. ESPN’s Marc Stein shared the news on Tuesday night: The Los Angeles Lakers are in advanced discussions to try to bring China star Yi …

Yi Jianlian

Lakers reportedly tried to bring Yi Jianlian back to the NBA

These days, former No. 6 overall pick Yi Jianlian is 30 years old and a punchline in NBA circles, widely considered to be one of the biggest draft busts of all-time. Ever since the Milwaukee Bucks selected him in the lottery over Joakim Noah in 2007, …

Further Evidence Suggest Yi Jianlian Lied; He’s 24, Not 21-Years-Old

The Milwaukee Bucks were pretty persistent in their initial drafting and pursuit of Yi Jianlian who did not want to play in middle-America. They seemed to be quite smitten with him because he was talented, tall, athletic, and best of all … he …

Talk to me, Yi! Everything I Say is Important!!

After watching this video with some peeps last weekend, it hit me that there are some people who still have not seen it. It may be long, but it’s well worth your six minutes of time. I’m telling you. This is a dude heckling Stephen A. …

Welcome to Milwaukee, Yi

The wait is finally over. America can now rest. The savior has arrived. Yi Jianlin has officially signed with the Bucks! Sure, all it took was a little bit of stalking on Milwaukee’s behalf, but hey, the I’s have been dotted, and …

Morning Paper: Where Could Yi Be?

Bidding a farewell to Yi, we hardly knew ya [Mile High Ramblings] Can the Yankees still win the AL East? [Complete Sports] Could Don Imus be back on the air? [Nyjer Please] Amanda Bynes looks great no matter what [Just Jared] The World Series of …

The Bucks Are Officially Stalking Yi

It’s like getting a number from a drunk chick at a bar. You call her a few days later and she quickly gets off the phone, because after all, she was drunk when you met her. Then you call the next day and get voice mail. Day after that, same …

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