Yi Jianlian should make his own decision whether he will sign
with NBA franchise Milwaukee Bucks or not, said a senior Chinese
sports official here on Wednesday.
The seven-feet player was drafted by Bucks in the sixth pick in
June's National Basketball Association Draft but has not made up
his mind whether to sign with Bucks.
Cui Dalin, vice president of the State General Administration of
Sports, said Yi should make his own decision when he gave a news
conference to brief reporters about Chinese athletes' preparation
for the Beijing Olympics.
"We support all excellent athletes to join high-level clubs
abroad, where they will be tempered," he said. "As for Yi, we think
it is up to him whether he goes to Bucks or not."
(Xinhua News Agency August 2, 2007)