As long time readers know, the Yi Jianlian working out against a chair video was one of Bill’s favorite stories/jokes in the late 00s-early ‘10s. The problem, according to Deadspin, is that the workout likely never happened.

Indeed Guangdong has swept Shangai (3-0) following Yi s impressive production, with averages of 30 points (67% from the field), 14 rebounds and 2.7 blocks. Vid of Yi Jianlian posting up a chair . The NBA on TNT crew watch a "Where Amazing Happens" parody the features Kenny Smith. Chad Ford says that the Yi Jianlian chair video is real.

video request: yi jianlian's chair Sports and Racing - NBA This is a split board - You can return to the Split List for other boards. The Totally Unexpected True Story Of Yi Jianlian's Magical Mystery Chair Famous People Deadspin.com just published a story that references ME and this community. Andrew Bynum's Double-Double Guides the Cavs Over the Bulls. Bill Simmons liked to write about Yi Jianlian working out against a chair. Yi Jianlian's time with the Milwaukee Bucks was strange from start to finish as the perception of him, and his perception of the U.S., did little to help. The problem, according to Deadspin, is that the workout likely never happened. Bill gave him the nickname ‘The Chairman’ which is even listed on his basketball reference page. Yi Jianlian completed the CBA quarterfinal series with another superb stat-line: 32 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks. Vid of Yi Jianlian posting up a chair Post #1 » by NapoleonII » Tue Jul 9, 2013 6:11 am For some odd reason, I was researching Yi and his pre-draft workouts, the hype behind him, the KG comparisons, the age-conspirsacy....basically everything that led to him being an almost-certifiiable bust. Re: Yi Jianlian Post #80 » by Zenith » Wed Aug 17, 2016 12:27 pm Jim Buss must have seen the chair get abused on youtube, this signing is laughable at best. Yi Jianlian (Lakers) Goes 1v1 With An Invisible Chair; Yi Jianlian Showing Off His Range At Lakers Facility; Kevin Durant - 66 Points @ Rucker Park. 7.4k shares. Collymore Sixth Man Posts: 1,938 And1: 2,402 Joined: May 29, 2011. NBA Comparison: Pau Gasol Matthew Maurer - 12/4/2006 Strengths: Good ball handler who has no problem taking opposing defenders off the dribble Great finisher around the basket as he is capable of making some impressive dunks on the break Fundamentally sound player with a decent basketball IQ and court awareness Rarely does Jianlian force the issue, instead he lets the game come to him … Top . 2.1k shares. video request: yi jianlian's chair Sports and Racing - NBA This is a split board - You can return to the Split List for other boards.

NBA Comparison: Pau Gasol Matthew Maurer - 12/4/2006 Strengths: Good ball handler who has no problem taking opposing defenders off the dribble Great finisher around the basket as he is capable of making some impressive dunks on the break Fundamentally sound player with a decent basketball IQ and court awareness Rarely does Jianlian force the issue, instead he lets the game come to him …

Bill gave him the nickname ‘The Chairman’ which is even listed on his basketball reference page.