What Chinese players have played in the NBA?

nokina 2024-09-03 19:47:19

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Chinese players who have landed in the NBA

Who are the Chinese players who have played in the NBA

Song Tao: The first Chinese player to be drafted by the NBA

Song Tao, born in 1965, 2 meters 08, Qingdao, Shandong, born in a sports family, is the first Chinese player selected by the NBA draft.1987 Song Tao in the third round of the NBA draft will be the 67th overall pick by the Hawks, and signed a contract, but unfortunately, two months later, Song Tao in a training session, serious injury, knee patella comminuted fracture; 100 days after his surgery, in a toilet when the 100 days after his surgery, while going to the toilet, he slipped and fell, and his knee patella was crushed into ten pieces again. Two consecutive injuries, and ultimately killed Song Tao to become "the first Chinese landing in the NBA" dream.

Wang Zhizhi: the first Chinese player to play in NBA games

Wang Zhizhi, born on July 8, 1977 in Beijing, played for Bayi Double Deer Battery and Dallas Mavericks as a power forward.

In June 1999, Wang Zhizhi was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the NBA draft, the thirty-sixth overall, and was the first Chinese player to play in an NBA game. 2002, Wang Zhizhi moved to the Los Angeles Clippers, and in December 2003, Wang Zhizhi signed as a free agent with the Miami Heat. 2006 saw Wang Zhizhi return to China.

Bartel: First Chinese player to make NBA debut

Monk Bartel, born on November 20, 1975 in Hangjin Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, plays center.

Bartel joined the CBA team Beijing Shougang in 1986 and joined the national team in 1993. played for the NBA team San Antonio Spurs in the 2001-2002 season.

Bartel was the first Chinese player to enter the NBA through the operation of an agent. He participated in the Denver Nuggets' tryout in October 2001 and played in the preseason, then signed a working contract with the Denver Nuggets as a free agent, and became the first Chinese player to get his first NBA start when he made his debut in the Nuggets' game against the Heat on March 17, 2002, in the Nuggets' game against the Heat. Bartel was then traded to the Spurs, and despite being consistently placed on the injured list, he won an NBA championship with the team in 2003.

Yao Ming: The NBA's first foreign first-round pick without an American cultural background

Born in 1980 in Xuhui District, Shanghai, Yao Ming plays center.

Yao Ming was drafted by the NBA's Houston Rockets as a first-round pick in 2002, the first foreign first-round pick in the NBA without an American cultural background. From that year, the Rockets became the home team of Chinese fans, and Yao proved himself to be one of the best centers in the league, making the NBA Western Conference All-Star team for six consecutive seasons from 2003 to 2008. Yao Ming has also become a benchmark for Chinese players entering the NBA. on April 4, 2016, Yao Ming was officially inducted into the 2016 Nye Smith Basketball Hall of Fame, becoming the first Chinese to be so honored.

Yi Jianlian: The fourth Chinese player to enter the NBA

The name Lian will not be unfamiliar to anyone. Yi Jianlian, born on October 27, 1987 in Heshan City, Guangdong Province, China, plays small forward, power forward and center.

On June 29, 2007, Yi Jianlian was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2007 NBA Draft, officially becoming the fourth Chinese player to enter the NBA after Wang Zhizhi, Yao Ming and Bartel. On December 26, 2007, Yi Jianlian moved up to the No. 1 spot in the NBA Eastern Conference Rookie Rankings due to his outstanding performance on the court. on January 2, 2008, Yi Jianlian was selected as the NBA's Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for December. Since then, he has played for the New Jersey Nets and the Washington Wizards, as well as the Dallas Mavericks, but has been plagued by injuries.

Sun Yue: the first Chinese guard to enter the NBA

Sun Yue, born on December 6, 1985 in Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, plays guard.

In 2007, Sun Yue was selected by the Lakers in the second round of the 40th overall pick, becoming China's fifth player to join the NBA, but also China's first, Asia's second guard to join the NBA players, and in 2008 successfully landed in the NBA, but also the fifth official landing in the NBA Chinese players. However, in the Lakers' season, Sun Yue appeared on the court for few opportunities, but eventually with the Lakers won the championship, became the second player in China and even in Asia to win the NBA championship ring. 2009, Sun Yue signed with the New York Knicks. In October of the same year, the Knicks terminated Sun Yue's contract, and in September 2014, Sun Yue was loaned to the Beijing Men's Basketball Team and helped the team win the 2013-14 CBA championship, thus becoming the first player in history to have both NBA and CBA championship rings.

Zhou Qi: The second Chinese player to be drafted by the Rockets

Zhou Qi was born in Xinxiang, Henan Province in 1996, with a height of 2 meters 15, and was selected by the Rockets with the 43rd overall pick in the second round of the 2016 NBA Draft, but failed to reach an agreement and finally did not sign. It was not until the 2017-2018 season that Zhou Qi joined the Rockets, appearing for a total of 7 minutes and getting only 3 rebounds and 1 cap; Zhou Qi was sent down to the Vipers of the Development League at the beginning of 2018.Zhou Qi returned to the Rockets at the beginning of April 2018

Choi Young-hee: Keep fighting for your dreams

Cui Yongxi, born May 28, 2003 in Yulin, Guangxi, plays small forward.

Entered this year's (2024) NBA Draft and went undrafted. But signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Then signed a two-way contract with the Nets. Cui is currently the only Chinese player to draft in the NBA.