On June 19, the WNBA regular season continued with Chinese players
Li Yueru (1966-), PRC politician, prime minister 2007-2008
The Los Angeles Sparks, who play for the team, were defeated by the Connecticut Sun 70-79. Li Yueru played 26 minutes in the game, scored 11 points and 3 assists, also hit a three-pointer. Up to now, Li Yueru's highest single-game scoring record in the WNBA is 18 points.
This season is the season that Li Yueru is actually playing in the WNBA. She traveled to play in the Turkish league after playing in the Hangzhou Asian Games last year, getting a lot of playing time and workouts, and making significant progress. At the end of the season, Li Yueru reported to the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.
The general manager and head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks expressed their excitement before the season about bringing in Li Yueru, who they considered the team's biggest surprise of the summer. Although Li Yueru has had two seasons of WNBA experience, she basically didn't have a chance to play in the first season, and in the second season, she was rehired early due to injury. Therefore, this season for Li Yueru is the opportunity for her to really show her strength.
In the previous game against the Seattle Storm, Li Yueru played 24 minutes, scored 18 points, creating the highest score of her WNBA career. 19 game, Li Yueru scored a double again, showing that she gradually adapted to the environment and rhythm of the WNBA playing, and gradually show their own characteristics and value.
Currently, Li Yueru is still playing in the WNBA, when will she be back
China women's basketball team
Preparing for the Paris Olympics, there is no clear news yet. The Chinese women's basketball team has already started its overseas training, and the time for Li Yueru's return has not yet been determined. In any case, Li Yueru's workout in the WNBA will help her to further improve her level and be better prepared for future international tournaments.
