The Chinese Basketball Association confirms that Li Kaier has obtained Chinese nationality
China News Service, July 24th The Chinese Basketball Association announced on the 24th that with the promotion and support of all parties, Li Kaier has obtained Chinese nationality this morning and met with the chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association Yao Ming.
Anderson, who was born in September 1993, will be 30 years old. With a height of 2.06 meters, he was selected by the Spurs with the 30th pick in the first round of the 2014 draft. Now he is playing for the Timberwolves. He is one of the most comprehensive swingmen in the league.
There have been rumors before that that Kyle Anderson will become a Chinese national and become a member of the Chinese men's basketball team. In this regard, Li Kaier once responded.
At that time, Kyle Anderson, who was preparing for the NBA playoffs with the team, said: "This matter needs to be communicated with my family and agent. At present, I am focusing on the game in front of me. Once the season is over, I will have further discussions with my family before making a decision."
Later, related rumors have evolved from "Li Kaier may become a Chinese citizen" to "Li Kaier's naturalization is successful", but his agency has repeatedly come forward to refute the rumors.
In June this year, Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, introduced the progress of Li Kaier's naturalization.
Yao Ming said that this matter is like applying for a household registration, but the process is longer and more difficult. Many of the things we have never done before, we have also received the support of the State Sports General Administration and relevant ministries and commissions. We also hope that a complete national team can appear as soon as possible, so that the team can have more running-in time and make the team in a better state, and it is still advancing until now.
Now, it is only a matter of time before Li Kaier puts on the Chinese men's basketball jersey and competes in the arena. He also became the first naturalized player in the history of the Chinese men's basketball team.
