Yi Jianlian (New Jersey Nets 2009-2010) [Archive] - InterBasket - International Basketball & Euroleague Forum

DarknessFalls

10-05-2009, 02:02 AM

http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/2009/10/nj_nets_yi_jianlian_hoping_to.html

On the court, Yi has undergone some significant changes. His body has filled out. The way the Nets will use him on offense has changed — less perimeter-oriented, more catches on the elbow and in the post. What hasn’t changed — yet — is that he still gets lost at times defensively, judging by the Nets’ 115-107 defeat against the Knicks Sunday, when Yi had a very rough time keeping tabs on Al Harrington and Jared Jeffries on the perimeter.

How Yi responds to such disappointment is worth watching. A year ago, he was overwhelmed by it. If it happens again, he probably has a pretty good idea that the Nets are going to have to punt on their plan to turn him into a starter.

“Yeah, for sure I feel” pressure, he said Sunday. “I don’t show it? I mean, not everyone shows it in their face. I’m just keeping it to myself. But I have to fight through it.

“It effects how I play. If I play good or bad, it’s different. But I think about it a lot, like when I go home. And I think of how to find a way to play better in the game.”

His best sounding board?

“My parents, usually,” he said. “They got here a few days ago.”

He is expected to return to China with them soon, to represent Guangdong in the Chinese national games. The dates haven’t been worked out yet, but it could be problematic for the Nets. The Chinese reportedly wanted Yi back from Oct. 16-28, but Nets president Rod Thorn said, “That’s not going to work. They understand he has to play here.”

rocketstar47

10-05-2009, 03:33 AM

...ohh see if he can excel this season!!!jejejeje

sickcurtain_16

10-05-2009, 06:53 AM

in the philippines we call this shot as "sobrang cheesy pare!!" :D:D:D

hahaha. Yeah, look at the left hand of the defender. LOLS

Good game for Yi there according to the stats.

neo

10-10-2009, 06:32 AM

hahaha. Yeah, look at the left hand of the defender. LOLS

Good game for Yi there according to the stats.

i think the nets' system fits yi's skills but coach frank is a poor coach. the nets had several moderate to satisfactory success with him in the playoffs because of kidd's leadership and coaching ability. i feel yi will grow better as a player in teams other than the nets.

neo

10-11-2009, 08:06 AM

NJ Nets forward Yi Jianlian staying put
By Dave D'Alessandro/The Star-Ledger
October 07, 2009, 4:00PM

The Nets pulled the plug on Yi Jianlian's participation in the China national games, after the date of the games shifted.That side trip back to Guangdong for Yi Jianlian is off.

It is now officially off his itinerary, we’re told – in spite of considerable pressure from the other side to get him to compete in the China’s national games.

Understandably, the Nets weren’t crazy about him flying halfway around the globe during camp, but they grudgingly figured he’d have to put in some appearance – even conceding that they probably could let him go from Oct. 13 to 18.

Then the dates of the China Games changed (from Oct. 16 to 28), and the Nets said that was a dealbreaker. That wasn’t an easy thing to say, either, because this reneges on an agreement that the Bucks made a year ago.

Case closed? Maybe. Just don’t count on it. When he goes home again, Yi is probably going to hear about it. What the ramifications will be remains to be seen. But if he can say that he wasn’t the one making the decision, maybe they go easy on him. It could be a very sensitive situation.

silnismo

10-11-2009, 07:46 PM

Oh Snap!

8/15 from the field, netting 20 pts and 8 rebs against the boston celtics.

panickinu

10-12-2009, 02:58 AM

I heard he bulked up in the offseason. GL to him.

jramoyo

10-12-2009, 03:43 AM

What's the tournament on Oct 16 - 28?

jxuusa

10-12-2009, 03:40 PM

Oh Snap!

8/15 from the field, netting 20 pts and 8 rebs against the boston celtics.

Almost got into a fight with KG too, KG was really pushing Yi and banging into him hard, and the temp refs to pussy to call anything. Stroked a three or two as well in KG's face. As much of a Celtics fan I've been in the last 10 years or whatever, never liked KG even when he came and got that ring.

Props to Yi for the 20 points, too bad the rest of his teammates not named Brook Lopez can't do jack shit. They need to take off Douglas and keep Lee on the court. And get a real SF.

silnismo

10-12-2009, 07:54 PM

Your right, if terrance williams(draft pick) develops more as the season progress i think he eventully fill in that SF role. But i do like CDR, just not starting. He would do much better coming off the bench behind simmons.

They play boston again on tommarow 10/13...

Lebron23

10-13-2009, 12:09 AM

He owned Kevin Garnett last Night.

20 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals.

neo

10-13-2009, 05:41 AM

Almost got into a fight with KG too, KG was really pushing Yi and banging into him hard, and the temp refs to pussy to call anything. Stroked a three or two as well in KG's face. As much of a Celtics fan I've been in the last 10 years or whatever, never liked KG even when he came and got that ring.

Props to Yi for the 20 points, too bad the rest of his teammates not named Brook Lopez can't do jack shit. They need to take off Douglas and keep Lee on the court. And get a real SF.

its the preseason and lee and harris are both injured. if those two guys get healthy, you need not worry about offense.

silnismo

10-14-2009, 12:38 AM

its the preseason and lee and harris are both injured. if those two guys get healthy, you need not worry about offense.

They were injured...

Courtney Lee & Devin Harris are playing right now against the celtics.

Halftime: yi 1/4 FGs 2pts. : ( foul trouble again.

DarknessFalls

10-14-2009, 01:08 AM

Yi is out for the rest of the 2nd half vs the Celtics. He apparently has a right shoulder strain.

Zhang

10-17-2009, 07:13 AM

Yi scored 21 points and added 11 rebounds tonight.Hopefully no 3 pt shot.

On1y1Ch1na

10-24-2009, 04:53 AM

yi jianlian just scored 22 points against the 76ers. 8 of 15 shooting. 39 mins.

silnismo

10-24-2009, 03:18 PM

Yeah i saw the entire game and Yi was tearing it up.

At one point, he scored 7 consecutive points in a row in the 3rd quarter.

Plus he had a couple of AND1's.

silnismo

10-24-2009, 05:34 PM

Yi Doubles Up, T-Will Assists in Win
By Ben Couch -- NJNETS.com
October 23, 2009
QUEENS, N.Y.—Friday’s blowout 110-88 victory against the 76ers at Carnesecca Arena in Queens was beginning to get out of hand in the third quarter, when Yi Jianlian – already having established himself – ripped off his best sequence of the game.

Yi boxed out Sixers forward Elton Brand, an 11th-year veteran who has averaged no fewer than 9.3 rebounds in any full season, snagging a stray Rafer Alston floater for his third offensive rebound of the quarter. Yi immediately pivoted into an outside spin, clearing enough room for a right-handed hook that tapped the rim and the backboard before dropping through.

Back on defense, Yi stayed with Brand, keeping a hand in his face and forcing the shorter player (Yi stands 7 feet tall; Brand, only 6-foot-9) to settle for an 18-foot jumper that hit the back rim and bounced long. Brook Lopez pulled down the rebound and sent the outlet to Alston, who hit Yi in stride on the baseline for a drive-and-dunk that impressed the crowd.

By the game’s end, Yi had amassed 22 points and 11 rebounds, marking the second time in three games the 21-year-old forward posted more than 20 points and 10 rebounds in a single night – a feat he only accomplished twice last season. Though they are but preseason statistics, the numbers are indicative of noticeable aggressiveness.

big show888

11-03-2009, 07:02 PM

too bad! injures again and will miss 2 weeks

LordOfLeyte

11-03-2009, 10:12 PM

12.4 ppg and 8.2 rpg; I would expect a lot more from him when he does return especially with the state of the NJN this year.

GilG

11-04-2009, 09:57 AM

Almost got into a fight with KG too, KG was really pushing Yi and banging into him hard, and the temp refs to pussy to call anything. Stroked a three or two as well in KG's face. As much of a Celtics fan I've been in the last 10 years or whatever, never liked KG even when he came and got that ring.

Props to Yi for the 20 points, too bad the rest of his teammates not named Brook Lopez can't do jack shit. They need to take off Douglas and keep Lee on the court. And get a real SF.

KG acting like a douche bag again. Yi really needs to step this season and I'm glad he played great against the Celtics

sinobball

11-04-2009, 09:04 PM

too bad! injures again and will miss 2 weeks

I believe it's more like 3-5 weeks

silnismo

11-12-2009, 11:47 PM

Its a grade 1 MCL sprain, so its not going to take anything more then a month.

sinobball

11-13-2009, 12:38 AM

Hopefully by the time he comes back his team won't still be winless. :D

jxuusa

11-13-2009, 06:56 PM

Jesus this kid can't stay healthy.

DarknessFalls

12-03-2009, 11:28 PM

Yi's back in practice with a new haircut. Also Del Harris is there too.

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Khalid80

12-04-2009, 05:55 PM

Hopefully by the time he comes back his team won't still be winless. :D

Well the way things r going it seems he will be back before they win a game :p

silnismo

12-07-2009, 05:21 PM

"Consider it one mini-crisis averted on a morning when the Nets already had a serious troublesome issue with which to deal -- the 50 stitches needed to close a gash on Yi Jianlian's upper lip after he was injured at practice Saturday.

The perpetrator was identified Sunday as Sean Williams, who elbowed Yi in the mouth while trying to dunk over him during a post-practice 2-on-2 drill. (Of small consolation to Yi: He got a piece of the ball, and Williams blew the dunk). Witnesses, including Williams, said Yi wanted to continue playing but was told to go seek medical attention instead.

The injury will cause Yi to miss at least an additional week. He was set to return Sunday against the Knicks, or Tuesday at Chicago, after being sidelined for five weeks since spraining his right knee at Charlotte on Nov. 2."

silnismo

12-19-2009, 08:41 PM

Stitches out, target date is dec 23 vs timberwolves.

silnismo

12-24-2009, 05:05 AM

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/stanman18/yi_400_091223.jpg

Yi's first game back vs the wolves:

7-12FG/22pts/8R/4-6 3's

BTW he was only playing 29 mins.

Phantim3dx

12-24-2009, 01:33 PM

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/stanman18/yi_400_091223.jpg

Yi's first game back vs the wolves:

7-12FG/22pts/8R/4-6 3's

BTW he was only playing 29 mins.

these are good stats

silnismo

12-24-2009, 04:48 PM

Yeah, hes bulked up considerably.He was listed at 233lbs and has recently changed to 250lbs officially.

And he was nearly unstoppable from 3's.

LordOfLeyte

12-29-2009, 01:16 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2272/2143903508_df4c05a563.jpg

Just found this.

BBallfanJ

12-29-2009, 02:35 AM

Yi matched his career high tonight with 29 points in a loss to OKC. This guy is a new player since coming back from injury.

DarknessFalls

12-29-2009, 02:55 PM

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DarknessFalls

12-29-2009, 03:16 PM

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silnismo

12-29-2009, 06:42 PM

With a good relationship with kiki (personally picked him up at the airport after the jefferson trade) and a lack in offense in the nets, expect him to finally step up to the next level of play where Yaos at.

DarknessFalls

12-31-2009, 01:58 AM

Nets beat Knicks, 104-95.

Yi had 22 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals.

BlacKOEIsle

12-31-2009, 04:48 AM

Yi averages 23pts and 7rebs since coming back from injury!!

DarknessFalls

12-31-2009, 07:41 AM

Yi's post game interview after the win vs the Knicks:

http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7147163

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LordOfLeyte

12-31-2009, 09:47 AM

I hope he keeps this up and I wish him the least of major injuries. If he keeps up this string of performance, A most Improved Trophy / Award is not far off.

DarknessFalls

01-01-2010, 09:09 PM

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big show888

01-02-2010, 01:22 AM

yi is playing well, hope he will keep playing like that on tomorrow game vs the cavs

jesronne

01-02-2010, 10:06 PM

yi scored only 11pts and grab 8 rebs in todays game... 2/13 shooting... maybe the defense clog on him...

jxuusa

01-05-2010, 07:58 PM

At least he managed to score in double figures and got decent number of boards. His next game against the Bucks figures to be an interesting one and a chance for him to exact some revenge upon his team. Also want to see how the Nets contain Jennings. Really too bad Alexander is still injured, be nice to see him match up against Yi and talk some Chinese trash.

eliooo93

01-06-2010, 02:14 AM

Yi vs Bucks game-high: 22pts. MIL 98-76 NJ

eliooo93

01-07-2010, 01:38 AM

Yi once again had a good game with 19 points and 11 rebounds but the Nets lost by 30 against Atlanta

DarknessFalls

01-07-2010, 05:14 PM

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blacklight

01-10-2010, 06:53 AM

i hope nets will be back on track since they already have the healthy Yi on their rooster again.

LordOfLeyte

02-03-2010, 05:17 AM

Horrible night for Yi. He was 1/12 FG and 0-2 from downtown as the Nets fell short against the Detroit Pistons 97 - 93.

jxuusa

02-03-2010, 03:03 PM

Can't blame him too much for the bad night. He got banged up and injured had to even go out of the game for a stretch. Hopefully its not too serious and he'll be back to normal soon.

Its more worrisome that Yi's like the black sheep on the team. He needs to build more report with his teammates especially Devin Harris and Brook Lopez. Lopez and Yi really don't like each other and if the Nets have to trade one, of course Yi's got to go.

Phantim3dx

02-03-2010, 10:59 PM

Its more worrisome that Yi's like the black sheep on the team. He needs to build more report with his teammates especially Devin Harris and Brook Lopez. Lopez and Yi really don't like each other and if the Nets have to trade one, of course Yi's got to go.

im not doubting your words, but can you expand as to why lopez and yi dont like each other. i dont watch enough nets, nor wold i want to out of sheer pityfor the team. but im intersted in this baby drama you are stating between lopez and yi

jxuusa

02-04-2010, 06:33 AM

Can't find that article that clearly states it, but if you have been following not just Yi but the entire Nets team in general, you can see that Brook Lopez has been making comments about not getting the ball enough, how he should be the cornerstone of the franchise and how he is getting more and more frustrated.

He's getting frustrated because the Nets are focusing so much more on the development of Yi (for a while anyways) and while Yi was going on his mean streak Lopez's stats decreased especially due to his touches. Like in this one article after their loss to the Hawks Lopez said some stuff along the lines of “I didn’t want to say anything I would regret."

The media might be taking this a bit out of context but the stats seem to reflect that. If Yi has a good night Lopez won't, and vice versa. Its very difficult to try to cultivate two stars who both demand the ball. Plus doesn't it seem like Yi is mad reclusive, he doesn't seem to joke with teammates, go out with them, all you see is the basketball side of Yi and not the social side.

silnismo

02-04-2010, 05:56 PM

silnismo

03-01-2010, 01:06 AM

Yi finally gets out of his recent slump.

Explodes for 20pts and 19 reb.

In a losing effort against washington.

mvblair

03-04-2010, 12:37 PM

Yi had 14 points, 10 rebounds last night against Cleveland.

In tragic news, Yi still plays for New Jersey.

sinobball

03-04-2010, 12:50 PM

Yi had 14 points, 10 rebounds last night against Cleveland.

In tragic news, Yi still plays for New Jersey.Don't know if that's tragic for him, because he won't be able to start in other teams.

Yi's stats are OK, not great but OK because he gets long minutes, but statistically it's hard to argue he's more useful than Kris Humphries, who has a huge player option. Right now the Nets don't care about winning anyway and I think long minutes will only help Yi in the long run. I haven't watched his games but based on what I read he seems to still be quite deficient on defense and some other intangibles, which is why I felt if he were to move to another team his minutes would be quickly diminished.

Now if you are talking about his die-hard fans who must watch his games...

mvblair

03-04-2010, 01:43 PM

Don't know if that's tragic for him, because he won't be able to start in other teams. Sino, Yi belongs in the NBA. He's averaging 13 points and 7 rebounds. Yes, it's for a bad team, but he's still playing well.
Yi's stats are OK, not great but OK because he gets long minutes, but statistically it's hard to argue he's more useful than Kris Humphries, who has a huge player option. I don't know. I haven't really seen Humphries play.
Right now the Nets don't care about winning anyway and I think long minutes will only help Yi in the long run. I haven't watched his games but based on what I read he seems to still be quite deficient on defense and some other intangibles, which is why I felt if he were to move to another team his minutes would be quickly diminished. You might be right, but that doesn't mean he's a bad player!
Now if you are talking about his die-hard fans who must watch his games... :D :D :D

big show888

03-07-2010, 01:18 AM

Yi injures again, maybe end for this season

silnismo

03-08-2010, 07:50 PM

Don't know if that's tragic for him, because he won't be able to start in other teams.

Yi's stats are OK, not great but OK because he gets long minutes, but statistically it's hard to argue he's more useful than Kris Humphries, who has a huge player option. Right now the Nets don't care about winning anyway and I think long minutes will only help Yi in the long run. I haven't watched his games but based on what I read he seems to still be quite deficient on defense and some other intangibles, which is why I felt if he were to move to another team his minutes would be quickly diminished.

Now if you are talking about his die-hard fans who must watch his games...

His defense has definatley improved this season, he's already averaging more steals and blocks this season then any other. And yes, i am a "die-hard" fan and watch all the games...

As far as his injury goes, i don't think he's done for the season. X-rays are negative, with no tears whats so ever. Like most rolled ankles, expect 2 x weeks.

LordOfLeyte

03-21-2010, 11:41 PM

From nydailynews.com (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/2010/03/20/2010-03-20_yi_nets_no_match_for_bosh.html)

For the Nets, the final 13 games of the season are all about getting to 10 wins to avoid finishing with the worst record ever. But for Yi Jianlian, there is something much more personal to play for.

Yi's future with the team could be on the line as the Nets close out their schedule, and he knows it. "These games are very important for us," he said. "And they're very important for me to finish good. Every game is important for me."

Nearing the end of his second injury-plagued season in New Jersey, Yi has already worn out his welcome with many in the organization, and his biggest supporter - GM/interim coach Kiki Vandeweghe - may not be around long after the season finale on April 14 since he is in the final year of his contract. With Vandeweghe gone, the Nets would be more likely to trade Yi in the offseason, or at least bring him back in a significantly reduced role.

Vandeweghe helped bring Yi to the Nets from Milwaukee as part of the Richard Jefferson deal two summers ago and has continued to stick with Yi while others have called for his benching, even putting him right back into the starting lineup last night against the Raptors after he missed six games and took part in just one practice after suffering a high ankle sprain two weeks ago.

Yi picked up right where he left off, scoring just nine points and only grabbing five rebounds in the Nets' 100-90 loss to Toronto. They are now 7-62 and on pace to break the record for fewest wins ever, set by the 9-73 Philadelphia 76ers of 1972-73.

Yi was severely outplayed by Chris Bosh, who had 36 points and eight rebounds to lead Toronto (34-34). Devin Harris returned after missing two games with an upper respiratory infection and scored 22 points for the Nets.

One of the issues working in favor of Yi returning is the fact he is still an enormously popular figure in China, something Nets CEO Brett Yormark considers important since he frequently talks about "globalizing" the team's brand.

With the team likely to take on a higher profile as it relocates to Newark next season and then to Brooklyn for the 2012-13 season, Yormark may want to cash in on Yi's international popularity.

But at what cost? A few talented power forwards should be available as free agents over the summer, including Bosh and Amar'e Stoudemire. Stoudemire spoke highly of the Nets in January, and though Bosh has already suggested that he would not sign with the Nets, that could change if they offer him enough money.

bfpri

03-22-2010, 04:58 AM

I feel bad for Yi....He will never live up to Yao Ming. He's just not an impact player..Terrible defensively and inconsistent offensively.

Zhang

03-22-2010, 09:18 AM

I feel bad for Yi....He will never live up to Yao Ming. He's just not an impact player..Terrible defensively and inconsistent offensively.

Yeah,that's right.
He is not that kind of person who born with height advantage compared to Yao.So it's nothing to compare him with Yao.
He's defense skills actually grows better,if you look back his games several years ago.Offensively he relys so much on outside shooting,it's quite inappropriate for him when talking about his position on the court.
Well,after all,He's getting better,that'll be fine.

big show888

03-27-2010, 04:23 AM

31 pts- New career high vs Pistons

silnismo

04-15-2010, 06:53 AM

Last game of the season, Yi leads the Nets with 23pts 15 rebs 2 blks in their double OT loss to the heat.

mvblair

04-15-2010, 11:50 AM

Last game of the season, Yi leads the Nets with 23pts 15 rebs 2 blks in their double OT loss to the heat. He played 50 minutes in the game. Yi can play, man. He's a very, very skilled player, but unfortunately, he has been very inconsistent. He's so hot and cold.

He finished the season averaging a respectable 12 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block in 32 minutes per game. Yi is a talented player and is still relatively young. Nets GM Kiki Vanderweghe (however you spell it) said that Yi should play for China this summer because he doesn't have all the playing time (in pick-up games) that most American players get as they grow up.

So, all in all, this was a successful season for Yi. He belongs in the NBA even if he hasn't turned into the second coming of Dirk Nowitzki.

sinobball

04-16-2010, 01:47 AM

The question now is, where would Yi end up next year? Technically he has 1 year left on his contract with the Nets. Personally I think Brook Lopez and Terrence Williams are the only 2 unmovable sets for the Nets. Everyone else is fair game to leave. Nets have 2 first round draft picks this summer. Everyone knows they will pick a 1 (with a top 2 pick) and a 4. Their biggest trade baits are Yi and Devin Harris. Harris is a goner for sure. Yi I think has about 50% chance to be traded. If they want to have a shot at Lebron or any other major FA, they need to stock their team with some other proven veterans.

I admit I haven't watched any of his games other than highlights, but I don't think his stats are too encouraging. Statistically his numbers have improved but they are not to be taken too seriously because the Nets are basically tanking the entire way. On a per-minute basis, I see little improvement in any category. Maybe a little bit on 3pt%, a little bit on the rate to go to the FT line, and a little bit on offensive rebounds, but the other stats are similar as previous seasons. He's just given a lot more minutes - in a season where winning doesn't matter. Also, as you mentioned - consistency. I think Yi can be productive off the bench in 10-15 minute settings -- when he gets going -- but not as a starter.

I dunno but I also suspect Yi has some confidence issues. It seems like when he gets hot he plays well. When he starts poorly he loses concentration and plays worse and worse.

kfcfish

05-24-2010, 02:58 AM

Yi's future in NBA become very uncertain now

silnismo

05-24-2010, 04:01 PM

Especially now that nets got only the #3 spot.

Both good Guards, Turner and Wall will be taken #1 & #2. So that means the only leftover valuable assets lie in the power fowrards.

New jersey pretty much narrowed it down to either Derrick Favors (PF 6-9) or Demarcus Cousins (PF 6-10). With a Top 3 pick player they would most likely trade Yi and/or harris for a package deal now that some high caliper players are considering signing the max contract with their current team then afterwards workout a sign & trade. (Chris bosh's situation).