On February 29th, 2002, at 65438, Yi Jianlian wore No.9 jersey to represent Guangdong Hongyuan Basketball Club and ushered in his CBA debut. The legend of No.9 jersey begins here! On August 29, 2023, the United Arab League announced its retirement decision through personal social media. From that day on, we began to prepare an unforgettable retirement ceremony for jerseys.
On the occasion of the 2nd1anniversary of the debut of CBA, Guangdong Hongyuan Basketball Club will hold the retirement ceremony of Yi Jianlian's No.9 jersey at home against Zhejiang Guangsha team, and send exclusive commemorative gifts to all the fans present. In the match between Guangdong South China Tiger and Zhejiang Guangsha, the Guangdong men's basketball team held a jersey retirement ceremony for Yi Jianlian. That night, the Dongguan Basketball Center was packed and turned into a red ocean, and more than 10,000 fans went to watch the basketball match.
Facing the audience, Yi Jianlian choked: "I have been really lucky for more than 20 years. Thank you for your support over the years. The new year is coming. I hope you will continue to support China Basketball, CBA League and Hongyuan Family in the new year. I hope you can be as lucky as me, and everything will be fine in the new year. "
The No.9 jersey rose slowly, waving goodbye to Guangdong basketball, and there was another legendary witness over the stadium. A story was sealed and became a * * * song in the memory of Yi Jianlian and fans.
Yi Jianlian's professional experience
In 2002, Yi Jianlian entered CBA and played for Guangdong Hongyuan Men's Basketball Team. In 2004, he was selected for the China National Men's Basketball Team. In 2005, he became the youngest MVP in the history of CBA. In the 2007 NBA draft, the sixth pick in the first round was selected by Milwaukee Bucks. In 2008, he moved to the New Jersey Nets. June 30th, 20 10, transferred to Washington Wizards.
2065438+011kloc-0/0 returned to CBA on October 8 to play for Guangdong Dongguan Bank Team. 20 12 1 month, signed with Dallas Mavericks; On July 27th, he served as the flag bearer of the China 20 12 London Olympic Games delegation; On September 23rd, he returned to Guangdong Hongyuan Team and led the team to win the CBA championship again. 20 15,1513 October, led the China men's basketball team to win the championship in the 20 15 Asian Basketball Championship and qualified for the Rio Olympic Games.
On October 30th, 2065438+081kloc-0, Yi Jianlian became the second player in CBA history to score over 10,000 points. 201Feb. 9 15, becoming the historical rebounding king of CBA. On March 5, 20 19, he became the best defensive player in CBA. On May 3rd, 20 19, Guangdong won the CBA championship of 20 18- 19 season and won the MVP in the finals.