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Yi Jianlian

Bio

There's no doubt that where you're raised shapes the type of person you become. And for Yi Jianlian, he wouldn't have it any other way. From his style of play, sharpened from the streets of Guangdong to his burst of success on the international stage in Greece to his debut on NBA courts in Milwaukee to settling down in New Jersey, he's left an impression on anyone he's dunked on, shot over or blocked. And with a young team that's growing with each game, he's taken on added responsibility and pressure. But considering how far he's come, where he's heading doesn't seem so daunting.

height 7' 0"
weight 238 lbs.
born 10/27/1987
birthplace Guang Dong, China
Yi Jianlian

Analysis

  • Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:11:00 GMT LEAP REPORT: This has been a season of surprises for the New Jersey Nets. Nothing was expected of them. This was supposed to be the first of a two-year rebuilding plan. But talent and potential sometimes make fools of experts. Yi's been a huge part of that. He's improved his scoring, rebounding and assists from last year. He's been more consistent as a starter. And he's fit in effortlessly with a new team in a new city. With all this behind him, he's better equipped to handle whatever's thrown at him.
  • Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:47:00 GMT LEAP MATCHUP: (Rudy Gay & Yi Jianlian) Although Rudy Gay pumped in 23 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, it wasn’t enough for the Grizzlies to topple the Nets, 100-89. Yi Jianlian led his team to victory with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
  • Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:11:00 GMT MILESTONE WATCH: Yi Jianlian tied his career-high with 13 rebounds, eleven of which came from the defensive side, and also pumped in 22 points to lead the Nets to a 98-90 win against Sacramento.
  • Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:15:00 GMT MILESTONE WATCH: A big part of the Nets’ 121-97 victory over Dallas was the 10 rebounds Yi ripped down, six of which were earned on the offensive end. And also among those ten was the 500th rebound of Yi’s career.
  • Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:27:00 GMT LEAP MATCHUP : (Yi Jianlian & Andre Iguodala)Andre continued his solid play with a 20 point, 11 rebound performance. However, Yi’s 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists helped the resurgent Nets with a 95-84 win on the road against the Sixers.