Yi jianlian is picked by Bucks'. Good news or bad news?

China
July 1, 2007 10:30am CST
Stepping off at the 2007 NBA Draft in the Madison Square Garden theater on Thursday night,the chinese 19-year-old power forward Yi jianlian looked confused."I am proud of myself at the moment,but on the other hand my mind went blank after hearing commissioner David Stern read my name.I was surprised to be picked by the Bucks;They didn't even see me play at the pre-draft training camp." As a foreign player,Yi has many things to learn. Learning the skills is the most important thing.And he also has to learn English to comunicate with others especially his teammates and coach,to make living in America.Third,he has to adapt himself quickly to the new place.He is just a middle school student.At the moment,he has to face a tough condition independently. I was also a little surprised by the news as I thought at first he would be picked by Atlanta hawks or Boston Celtics or the Golden state warriors.How many minues will he play in the court?Will he play in the first team?I don't know.Just like what he said "IT IS JUST LIKE A LOTTERY SINCE I DIDN'T KNOW WHERE I WAS GOING BEFORE THE DRAFT.BUT I HAVE TO SAY THE OUTCOME IS TOTALLY OUT OF PLAN."
3 responses
@lehigh (35)
• China
16 Aug 07
It's good news to both Yi and the Bucks. I think Yi will get what he wants with his hard work, at the same time, the bucks will catch the Chinese' eye ball, and gain profits in Chinese market.
• China
18 Aug 07
I think so.Thanks for your comment.As a chinese,I'm proud of him.
• China
2 Jul 07
it is a good news for Yi jianlian to play basketball in nba no matter which team he join.At the same ,it is a great challenge or opportunity.
• China
2 Jul 07
Yes.It is really a challenge in playing in NBA.Thanks for your comment.
• China
25 Aug 07
yes,it is of course a good news,it prove that Chinese basketball is stronger and stronger.