1. Yi Jianlian is a professional basketball player in China. Born in Heshan City, Guangdong Province, China on October 27, 1987, graduated from Guangdong University of Technology.
2. In 2002, 15 year old Yi Jianlian joined the CBA and played for the Guangdong Dongguan Bank team. In 2004, he was selected into the Chinese national men's basketball team. In 2005, he became the youngest MVP in CBA history.
3. In the 2007 NBA draft, Yi Jianlian was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the sixth place in the first round. In 2008, he moved to the New Jersey Nets. On June 30, 2010, he moved to the Washington Wizards.
4. On October 8, 2011, Yi Jianlian returned to CBA and played for the Guangdong Dongguan Bank team. In January 2012, Yi Jianlian signed with Dallas Mavericks; On July 27, Yi Jianlian was the flag bearer of the Chinese delegation at the London 2012 Olympic Games. On September 23, Yi Jianlian officially returned to Guangdong Hongyuan Team and led the team to win the CBA championship again.