Yi Jianlian fanclub update (vol. 3) - Basketball Forum : Professional and College Basketball Forums

**Yao Mania** · 07-05-2005, 08:50 AM

Due to popular demand I've decided to do a fan club update earlier than expected! Following his CBA Championship victory, Yi is now playing for the Chinese National Team, this time led by former Lithuanian national basketball team coach Jonas Kazlauskas.

The Chinese NT is warming up by playing a series of friendlies against the visiting "American all-star team", led by NBA's second youngest coach Mike Brown. Other players in the US squad include Willie Dean (who?).

Anyhow 5 games have been played, and Yi has played up to standard thus far:

China won 1st game 76-73, Yi with 11pts and 6rebs.
China won 2nd game 70-67, Yi with game high 17pts.
China lost 3rd game 49-53 (??), not much info on that for obvious reasons
China won 4th game 87-80, Yi with 15pts and 8rebs.
China won 5th game 92-78, Yi with 18pts and 5rebs.

Interesting to know that Yi has been playing the 5 spot in these games. When asked about this, he simply responds by saying he plays whatever position he is asked.

Watch Yi finish off a pick-and-roll with a big 2-handed flush

Translated excerpts from various articles:

When Team America's coached was asked which player on Team China was most impressive:
"Chinese team's #11, not only is he in good physical condition, but his leaping ability, ball control, and defense is all pretty good. With him and Yao Ming, Team China is bound to do well in the 2008 Olympics." Of course, the #11 he is referring to is Yi Jianlian.

On Yi's Attitude: Yi has been playing relatively well in these games, but he is in no way satisfied with his own play, as the coach continually points out what he can do better and improve upon. With that attitude, he has shown slight improvement in every game.

On the Chinese website, Yi is currently listed as around 7 feet and 242lbs (and yes, still listed as born in 1987). Looks like he's bulked up!!

**Yao Mania** · 07-12-2005, 02:37 AM

Bump

Stop posting in update vol.2! I made a vol.3 already!!

**Blazer Freak** · 07-12-2005, 10:52 AM

Oh what the hell, I'll join.

kisstherim · 07-29-2005, 12:10 PM

Mr. Hobbes · 07-29-2005, 04:41 PM

He'll be a great offensive player in the L, I just hope he works on his D.

Biggestfanoftheknicks · 07-30-2005, 07:17 PM

You should link to his free throw dunk comerical in your solicitation threads.

**Yao Mania** · 07-31-2005, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggestfanoftheknicks

You should link to his free throw dunk comerical in your solicitation threads.

Now if only I'd seen it myself.... appreciate it if you can find it!

ABC · 08-04-2005, 07:55 AM

You mean the Nike commercial?? i have it, but too large to upload here

LittleBrother · 07-30-2006, 03:35 AM

Hope he enters the draft real soon. Heard something about his team, The Guangdong Tigers refusing to release him..

crash2002 · 08-02-2006, 11:13 AM

crash2002 · 08-02-2006, 11:16 AM

sdfgtrew · 08-02-2006, 07:15 PM

ALWAYS HANG OUT WITH RIM

KrispyKreme23 · 08-02-2006, 08:46 PM

He is getting better, but still not ready for the NBA. Without Yao and Wang Zhi Zhi, they have been getting killed in international competition. He has to bulk up more and be more agressive on offense. With a mean streak, he could dominate with all the talent that he has, but he is still too young I think.

NOODLESTYLE · 08-03-2006, 02:46 PM

I hope the Lakers can get him

KrispyKreme23 · 08-03-2006, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdfgtrew

ALWAYS HANG OUT WITH RIM

He took 4-5 steps on that. I'm glad he is learning from watching TV because he can take at least 6 steps in the NBA.

07-05-2005, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Yao Mania Tru Warier Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver Age: 31 Posts: 13,701 Rep Power: 7294503	Yi Jianlian fanclub update (vol. 3) Due to popular demand I've decided to do a fan club update earlier than expected! Following his CBA Championship victory, Yi is now playing for the Chinese National Team, this time led by former Lithuanian national basketball team coach Jonas Kazlauskas. The Chinese NT is warming up by playing a series of friendlies against the visiting "American all-star team", led by NBA's second youngest coach Mike Brown. Other players in the US squad include Willie Dean (who?). Anyhow 5 games have been played, and Yi has played up to standard thus far: China won 1st game 76-73, Yi with 11pts and 6rebs. China won 2nd game 70-67, Yi with game high 17pts. China lost 3rd game 49-53 (??), not much info on that for obvious reasons China won 4th game 87-80, Yi with 15pts and 8rebs. China won 5th game 92-78, Yi with 18pts and 5rebs. Interesting to know that Yi has been playing the 5 spot in these games. When asked about this, he simply responds by saying he plays whatever position he is asked. Watch Yi finish off a pick-and-roll with a big 2-handed flush Translated excerpts from various articles: When Team America's coached was asked which player on Team China was most impressive: "Chinese team's #11, not only is he in good physical condition, but his leaping ability, ball control, and defense is all pretty good. With him and Yao Ming, Team China is bound to do well in the 2008 Olympics." Of course, the #11 he is referring to is Yi Jianlian. On Yi's Attitude: Yi has been playing relatively well in these games, but he is in no way satisfied with his own play, as the coach continually points out what he can do better and improve upon. With that attitude, he has shown slight improvement in every game. On the Chinese website, Yi is currently listed as around 7 feet and 242lbs (and yes, still listed as born in 1987). Looks like he's bulked up!! __________________ The Official BBB.net Yi Jianlian fan club!! (56 members strong!) Yao Mania (founder) \| Knicksbiggestfan \| Matt85163 \| Captain Kool \| mvblair \| Alibaba \| MonkeyBallZJr \| 777 \| pErSiSt \| StraylightRunner \| ljt \| Jesus_Walks \| kisstherim \| Johnson1111 \| kirk_2003 \| DaBigTicketKG21 \| Devestata \| HT_Flyer \| Alibaba \| Play-Doh \| On Thre3 \| gian \| mansunz \| tattoo \| hitokiri315 \| PaCeRhOLiC \| WTChan \| pG_prIDe \| Blazer Freak \| vi3t_boi11 \| stl705 \| rynobot \| Demiloy \| Kunlun \| remy23 \| Dean The Master \| Dee-Zy \| Gotham2krazy \| Mc.Sweet_XQ \| zhaomi \| SHEED! \| bootstrenf \| chn353 \| LittleBrother \| GuYoM \| thatsnotgross \| melo4life \| Block \| Dissonance19 \| NyXpun \| o.iatlhawksfan \| ronna_meade21 \| Shermitt \| MRedd22 \| Blazers 2121 \| Cagee7 \| Kiddfan4eva5 PM to join! Yi Jianlian Fan Club Update archives: Volume 1 (December 04) Volume 2 (April 05) Volume 3 (July 2005) BBF.com Profile and Discussion Last edited by Yao Mania; 07-05-2005 at 09:01 AM.

07-12-2005, 02:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Yao Mania Tru Warier Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver Age: 31 Posts: 13,701 Rep Power: 7294503	Re: Yi Jianlian fanclub update (vol. 3) Bump Stop posting in update vol.2! I made a vol.3 already!! __________________ The Official BBB.net Yi Jianlian fan club!! (56 members strong!) Yao Mania (founder) \| Knicksbiggestfan \| Matt85163 \| Captain Kool \| mvblair \| Alibaba \| MonkeyBallZJr \| 777 \| pErSiSt \| StraylightRunner \| ljt \| Jesus_Walks \| kisstherim \| Johnson1111 \| kirk_2003 \| DaBigTicketKG21 \| Devestata \| HT_Flyer \| Alibaba \| Play-Doh \| On Thre3 \| gian \| mansunz \| tattoo \| hitokiri315 \| PaCeRhOLiC \| WTChan \| pG_prIDe \| Blazer Freak \| vi3t_boi11 \| stl705 \| rynobot \| Demiloy \| Kunlun \| remy23 \| Dean The Master \| Dee-Zy \| Gotham2krazy \| Mc.Sweet_XQ \| zhaomi \| SHEED! \| bootstrenf \| chn353 \| LittleBrother \| GuYoM \| thatsnotgross \| melo4life \| Block \| Dissonance19 \| NyXpun \| o.iatlhawksfan \| ronna_meade21 \| Shermitt \| MRedd22 \| Blazers 2121 \| Cagee7 \| Kiddfan4eva5 PM to join! Yi Jianlian Fan Club Update archives: Volume 1 (December 04) Volume 2 (April 05) Volume 3 (July 2005) BBF.com Profile and Discussion

07-12-2005, 10:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
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07-30-2005, 07:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
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08-04-2005, 07:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
ABC Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2002 Age: 35 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 11	Re: Yi Jianlian fanclub update (vol. 3) You mean the Nike commercial?? i have it, but too large to upload here

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LittleBrother Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 4130542	Re: Yi Jianlian fanclub update (vol. 3) Hope he enters the draft real soon. Heard something about his team, The Guangdong Tigers refusing to release him..

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08-02-2006, 07:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
sdfgtrew Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 83 Rep Power: 204690	Re: Yi Jianlian fanclub update (vol. 3) ALWAYS HANG OUT WITH RIM __________________ もしも今すべてがうまくなんていかない负けそうになる时だって瞳を闭じれば心から世界が见えてくる In this world when life can be so tough You must be strong Just believe in yourself and don't you fear So open up your mind and close your eyes Take another look from the other side

08-02-2006, 08:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
KrispyKreme23 Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Age: 8 Posts: 903 Rep Power: 593333	Re: Yi Jianlian fanclub update (vol. 3) He is getting better, but still not ready for the NBA. Without Yao and Wang Zhi Zhi, they have been getting killed in international competition. He has to bulk up more and be more agressive on offense. With a mean streak, he could dominate with all the talent that he has, but he is still too young I think.

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