Anderson, an active NBA player, made his debut wearing a Chinese national team uniform
According to the Hong Kong South China Morning Post, Anderson participated in the Trentino Cup 4 Nations Invitational Final match between China and Italy held in Italy on the 5th, and played for 20 minutes, recording 11 points and 6 rebounds. Anderson, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA, acquired Chinese citizenship last month and is scheduled to participate as the Chinese national team in the FIBAWorld Cup, which opens at the end of this month.
Anderson scored 9.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists in Minnesota in the 2022-2023 regular season. Nicknamed 'Slo-Mo' because of his slow movements, Anderson is known for his clever basketball intelligence and his style of playing his part. 토토사이트 Anderson, who has the Chinese name 'Lee Kaier' engraved on his uniform, is known to have a Chinese mother. "My mother's grandfather is from Guangdong," Anderson explained in an interview with China Daily in late July.
Anderson's acquisition of Chinese citizenship was spearheaded by Yao Ming, the current head of the Chinese Basketball Association. Yao Ming also said through China Daily, "All procedures were carried out in compliance with Chinese laws and FIBAregulations." "Anderson is the first naturalized player in Chinese basketball history, and he will have a good influence on the Chinese national team in the future." China is drawn in Group B along with Serbia, Puerto Rico and South Sudan at the FIBAWorld Cup, which opens later this month.
