Yi Jianlian, a native of Guangdong Province, is a former professional basketball player in China and the No. 11 athlete.
At the age of 15, Yi Jianlian was officially promoted to the first team of the Guangdong men's basketball team and started his career. He helped the Guangdong team complete three consecutive championships. Yi Jianlian is the youngest Finals MVP in CBA history.
In the CBA League, Yi Jianlian has made many brilliant achievements. In his CBA career, he played in 625 games, scoring 12,781 points and grabbing 6,159 rebounds.
His single-game scoring record in the NBA is 31 points, 19 single-game rebounds, and 6 single-game blocks.
At the national team level, Yi Jianlian's performance was also excellent. He competed in 4 Olympic Games. In addition, Yi Jianlian also participated in the 2006 and 2010 Men's World Basketball Championships.
On August 29, 2023, Yi Jianlian announced his retirement through his personal social media.