Lakers Sign Yi Jianlian

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Lakers Sign Yi Jianlian
AUG 22, 2016 6:49 PM


The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Yi Jianlian.

“We’re excited to have a player of his worldwide accomplishments,” said Mitch Kupchak. “We look forward to bringing him to training camp and hopefully having him make an impact on our team.”

Yi, who hails from the Guangdong Province in China, recently concluded competing for his country at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, averaging 20.4 points (3rd overall in group play competition), 6.6 rebounds (6th), 1.4 steals (t-6th), and 1.0 blocks (t-6th) per game over his five contests while shooting 46.7% from three-point range.

Drafted with the sixth overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, Yi last appeared in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks during the 2011-12 season. Over his five-year NBA career, Yi averaged 7.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks in 22.2 minutes per game over 272 contests (163 starts) with the Bucks, New Jersey Nets, Washington Wizards, and Mavericks.


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Lakers officially announce signing of Yi Jianlian. Reportedly 1 year for vet. min. $1.1 million that could reach $8 million with bonuses.
4:02 PM - 22 Aug 2016
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bob
MY NOTE:  Between Yi and Ingram the Lakers are going to field the All-Toothpick team this year.


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I, for one, am not too concerned about this Yi guy turning the Lakers around real quickly.

We shall see, but it may be much better that they have him and we do not have him.