He has put up outstanding numbers for Guangdong over the years, but there has constantly been an impeding issue following him around at all times. Yi Jianlian is a player who draft fans have been aware of for the last 4 year or so, ever since he burst on the scene as a basketball prodigy in the CBA (Chinese Basketball Association). If we talk about money, just remember that as much marketability potential as a player might enjoy, its useless without a certain amount of success in the League. Forget about Yis preferences for certain NBA markets and a possible trade demand (I dont see him pulling a Steve Francis) the main point here is whether Yi will be able to fulfill his potential.
The Bucks made a risky pick, thats for sure.
Besides, there are serious concerns about Yis defensive ability and competitiveness, which ultimately might jeopardize even his success as a contributor on an NBA team, although chances are he will likely be able to iron those issues to become a useful player. Indeed, in his first years in the NBA you wont likely see much more than mid-range jumpers out of him on the offensive end. Hes not a player you see taking over games, he suffers against physical competition, hes not always focused, and his skill repertoire is probably overrated at this point. He enjoys some certain potential in that regard, but doesnt seem to have the makings to transcend a complimentary role, as crucial as this role might become. Our personal guess is that the Chinese sensation wont become a go-to guy in the NBA, a franchise player. Nobody else shared the kind of potential he brings to the table, and still he raises way too many doubts about his game to be considered at this point on the top class of all-time international draftees. Its debatable whether this draft featured any single international super-prospect in the line of Bargnani, Yao or Gasol-, but if we had to give out that consideration to anyone, it could only possibly rest on the shoulders of the lone lottery pick coming from overseas this year, Yi Jianlian.
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