Announced! Yi Jianlian's debut! After a full two-year wait

Wow, the big brother is making a comeback, but not in basketball, but in golf.

After retiring, Yi Jianlian spends most of his time either on the golf course or at his own training camp.

Speaking of which, recent photos show he's gotten darker again... but his physique remains well-maintained, with no signs of gaining weight.

Getting back to the main point,Yi Jianlian is preparing for the Hainan Golf Elite Pro-Am Tournament, which will mark his official return to the public eye after about two years since the "scandal" in October 2024, perhaps a positive signal of a full comeback.

Yi Jianlian began his professional basketball career in 2002, announced retirement in 2023, was the 6th overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft, played for the Bucks, Nets, Wizards, and Mavericks, averaging 22.2 minutes per game with 7.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in regular season, shooting 40.4% from the field.

Regarding his CBA career, Yi Jianlian played exclusively for Guangdong, earning 2 selections to the domestic All-Star team, 14 All-Star appearances, 1 DPOY award, 3 FMVP awards, 5 MVP awards, 7 championships, 2 Best New Player awards, etc. In national team career, he participated in 4 Olympics and led the team to multiple Asian Cup championships.

In summary, Yi Jianlian is a benchmark for Chinese basketball, and this point will never be erased.