Oden** has arrived in the CBA!
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On August 12th, Beijing time, Shi Linjie, general manager of Jiangsu Kentaiya Club, confirmed to NetEase Sports that former NBA draft pick Oden has officially signed with Jiangsu. Oden also became the second former NBA draft pick to join the CBA league, following Kenyon Martin of the Xinjiang team in the 2011-12 season. All I can say about this news is haha; it truly embodies the saying “Chinese are stupid, they have plenty of money, come quick”. Plagued by injuries for so long, Oden is no longer the great player he used to be. This draft pick who was number one in Yi Jianlian’s childhood failed to secure even a contract in the NBA, let alone maintain any competitive form. In his final year in the NBA with the Heat, his stats were 2.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks per game, over just 23 games played. I predict that once the ‘Great Emperor’ joins the CBA, he will continue to act as the team’s mascot, cheering for the club; if he can manage to achieve another 10+10 performance, it will be a great gain for Jiangsu. At the same time, the arrival of this great player will also contribute to the development of Chinese basketball. By then, countless Chinese players who play in the interior position, such as Yi Jianlian, Han Dejun, Wang Zhelin, and Zhou Qi, will gain immense confidence from him, which will inspire them to pursue greater success in their careers.
I think the Great Emperor still has a strong following in the CBA; I really like him
If he was signed back then, it must be because he has his own abilities. So, it’s better to watch the matches in the new season.
In comparison, the Liaoning team really went all out – spending $4.5 million over 3 years to sign the star foreign player Landorf. They must have learned their lesson from previous experiences with foreign players; Landorf is more than capable of performing well in the CBA. If he stays healthy, he can be a very potent force on the court, forming a strong interior duo with Han Dejun, and he would also make a good partner for Li Xiaoxu. Is the Beijing team ready? Lao Ma is another year older; let’s see who will make it to the end this year~
Agreed; Oden has no market in China, and his playing style isn’t suitable for the CBA. If Jiangsu’s record is poor, they will surely look for reasons to replace their foreign players mid-season.