Someone Is Going to Solve the Eazy Yi Problem By Himself
Since the Milwaukee Bucks and Yi Jianlian’s handlers haven’t been able to come to a peaceful resolution, Li Yuanwei, chief of the Chinese Basketball Association, is taking matters into his own hands:
“I will go to the United States in the coming days to help Yi solve the problem,” Li told China Daily. “I will have a talk with Yi at the Stankovic Cup to see what he thinks.
“The Bucks side didn’t send their officials to China this time as they promised, so I will take some time to get this resolved.”
I like this guy.
If Li can get this resolved, he has to be considered the front-runner for the next ‘Chinese Ambassador to the U.S.’ position, right?
30 Responses to “Someone Is Going to Solve the Eazy Yi Problem By Himself”
Aug.1 at 1:02 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
The only problem is that Yi hasn’t signed a contract with the team that drafted him. This isn’t rocket (or is that Rocket?) science.
Aug.1 at 1:31 pm
Jesus Shuttlesworth says:
the chinese make bottle rockets
Aug.1 at 1:41 pm
Jesus Shuttlesworth says:
james, eat your vegetables
Aug.1 at 1:43 pm
Sesa says:
The choice is easy for Yi. You play for the Bucks and get ready to be beheaded back home; You play for bigger-market teams, you and 90% of your salary will be accepted with open hands back home.
Aug.1 at 1:52 pm
Starchild says:
Can somebody tell me if this dude is worth it?
Aug.1 at 2:07 pm
Co Co says:
Screw Yi.
Aug.1 at 2:10 pm
Mo Charlo says:
Yi Ginandjuice should just defect. What would be the harm in that? Furthermore, this guy is not worth it. He had that one quarter in the summer league, hit that one game winner (which if examined carefully, I don’t think was meant to be a bank shot), and got straight posterized by Rudy Bleep.
Aug.1 at 2:17 pm
H to the izzo says:
Yi is actually 32
Aug.1 at 2:19 pm
DP says:
YI, JUST GO BACK TO CHINA AND BE YAO DOWN THERE. THEY WANT YOU IN CHINA MORE THAN WE WANT YOU HERE SO KICK ROCKS GUANDOG! NO OFFENSE TO ANYONE. PLAY WIT IT.
Aug.1 at 2:33 pm
Bryant Reeves says:
All this fuss over someone who really doesn’t look ready to produce in the NBA
Aug.1 at 2:41 pm
Ron says:
Li is trying to take the Stern Robot’s job. This is nothing but a ploy to make his way to the U.S. He wants a job in the league offices, what better way to infiltrate.
Aug.1 at 2:55 pm
Darksaber says:
Ahh, the new world order, unfolding before our eyes on the NBA stage. Well it’s not THAT new a situation, Glenn Robinson holding out for 100 mil., Stevie Franchise damn near crying because he got picked by Vancouver etc. etc. This ones just fascinating because it’s got world war 3 potential, what the hell difference does it make where you play Yi? You ain’t that good and Yao’s the premier player from your country. Get lost already (that is, until you start averaging 22-13-5-4)
Aug.1 at 2:57 pm
Mo Charlo says:
Furthermore, Yi got abused by Wang Zhi Zhi in the Chinese Basketball League finals. Wang Zhi Zhi is no good, therefore Yi is less than no good. After Yao, who has put up numbers, but underproduced, there really is no reason to care about Chinese Basketball. Except, of course, because China might end up ruling the world this century.
Aug.1 at 3:00 pm
H to the izzo says:
I hope I’ll be dead by then
Aug.1 at 3:34 pm
Shiz says:
From now on, Yi will forever be known in my household as Yi-sus Christ.
Aug.1 at 4:08 pm
baller#1 says:
Yi did not even prove himself in the summer league!
and his representatives or whoever they r tailking ’bout how milwaukee isn’t good for his growth
i don’t see mike redd or mo williams complaining
Aug.1 at 4:10 pm
Shiz says:
yeah, but Mike Redd and Mo Williams dont have like 4 guys just like them, ahead of them, in the lineup.
Aug.1 at 4:11 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
I want a Stankovic Cup t-shirt.
Aug.1 at 4:11 pm
Mike C. says:
Anyone out there who knows the rules about rookie contracts? Does Yi have to sign for the full 5 year rookie deal, or can he sign a one or two year deal and then become a restricted free agent? If so, maybe a short term contract can be arranged. If he blows up, then Milwaukee can ink him long term as he is restricted. If he does happen to turn into elite young player, then there can be no realistic complaints about playing for the Bucks. If he’s a bust, then the Bucks can cut ties with him. It’s the ultimate show and prove scenario.
Aug.1 at 4:26 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
No, he has to sign that deal.
Aug.1 at 4:26 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
(the 5-year deal, that is)
Aug.1 at 5:19 pm
Darksaber says:
Lang, i want a STOJAKOVIC Cup Tee. Btw, is Peja still alive?
Aug.1 at 5:29 pm
H to the izzo says:
Good Question
Aug.1 at 5:35 pm
Phil B says:
“james, eat your vegetables.” man, that had me cracking up. i shouldn’t admit to watching that show.
Aug.1 at 11:57 pm
nick says:
Is that one guy going to demand that Milwaukee start a cultural revolution and that the whole state of Wisconson must take a “great leap forward?” I kinda hope so.
Aug.2 at 4:47 pm
mr. 1738 says:
bottom line is yi can play ball, and what is milwaukee doing to make him feel more comfortable nothing, cmon guys i’ve seen plenty of this guy in the nba he is the chinese dirk with more athleticism
Aug.2 at 6:50 pm
Eazy Yi says:
oh no, I was enjoying the attention
Aug.2 at 10:23 pm
Yi Jianlian says:
I don’t like America, go China!
Aug.3 at 3:07 am
weezy leezy says:
Does anyone really want to win a Stankovic Cup?
Aug.5 at 6:30 pm
ChinaOWNS says:
Yi is hella good I think he should on the Celtics or Sonics