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Yi Jianlian Retires From Basketball

By IANS News August 30, 2023 • 14:47 PM View: 510

Chinese Basketball Association: Chinese basketball icon Yi Jianlian has announced his retirement from a 21-year professional career.

"How time flies. In the blink of an eye, basketball has accompanied with me for 21 years. After prudent consideration, I have decided to end my professional basketball career today," the 35-year-old Yi posted on China's social platform Weibo late on Tuesday. He went on to express his gratitude to his family members, coaches, teammates, and rivals.

TAGS Yi Jianlian Chinese Basketball Association Guangdong Southern Tigers Olympic Games CBA Finals MVP Milwaukee Bucks New Jersey Nets Washington Wizards Dallas Mavericks

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