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Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) attempts a shot between Dallas Mavericks defenders Yi Jianlian, left, of China, and Brandan Wright, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Dallas.

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Dallas Mavericks' Yi Jianlian (9), of China, scores against Phoenix Suns' Robin Lopez (15) during the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Phoenix. The Mavericks won 122-99.

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Dallas Mavericks' Yi Jianlian, right, of China, fights for a rebound against Utah Jazz's Derrick Favors, front left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 116-101.

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Dallas Mavericks forward Yi Jianlian (R) exchanges hand shakes with forward Lamar Odom before the start of their NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Dallas, Texas January 23, 2012.

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Dallas Mavericks power forward Yi Jianlian (9), of China, blocks a shot by New Orleans Hornets forward DaJuan Summers (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.

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Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki of Germany (R) and Yi Jianlian of China sit on the bench during their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, California January 18, 2012.

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Dallas Mavericks power forward Yi Jianlian (9) of China dribbles against Sacramento Kings center Jason Thompson (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. The Mavericks won 99-60.

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Dallas Mavericks power forward Yi Jianlian (9) of China takes a shot through Milwaukee Bucks defenders Jon Brockman (40) and Larry Sanders (8) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 102-76.

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DONGGUAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20: Yi Jianlian(R) of Guangdong Hongyuan in action during the first round of the CBA 11/12 game against Josh Boone of Zhejiang Chouzhou on November 20, 2011 in Dongguan, Guangdong Province of China.

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New Orleans Hornets forward Carl Landry (24) is blocked by Dallas Mavericks forward Yi Jianlian (9) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Louisiana January 21, 2012.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Chinese 110 meters hurdler Liu Xiang (L) and basketball player Yi Jianlian (R) attend a NIKE promotional event at 1933 Shanghai on October 11, 2011 in Shanghai, China.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Chinese basketball player Yi Jianlian attends a NIKE promotional event at 1933 Shanghai on October 11, 2011 in Shanghai, China.

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Jordan's Zaid Naem Alkhas, left, and China's Yi Jianlian, right competes for the ball at the final of the FIBA Asia Basketball Championship in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province Sunday Sept. 25, 2011. China beat Jordan by 70-69 in the final to clinch gold. (AP Photo) CHINA OUT.

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Yi Jianlian of China (L) is challenged by Rasheim Ali Wright of Jordan (R) during their gold medal match at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 25, 2011. China defeated Jordan 70-69 to win the tournament.

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Yi Jianlian of China (R) is defended by Jordan's players during their gold medal match at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 25, 2011. China defeated Jordan 70-69 to win the tournament.

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Yi Jianlian of China reacts during the gold medal match between China and Jordan at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 25, 2011. China defeated Jordan 70-69 to win the tournament.

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Yi Jianlian of China (R) shoots the ball as Zaid Ahmed Abbas of Jordan (L) defends during their gold match at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 25, 2011. China defeated Jordan 70-69 to win the tournament.

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China's Yi Jianlian, center, holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his fellow players after winning against Jordan at the final of the FIBA Asia Basketball Championship in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province Sunday Sept. 25, 2011. China beat Jordan by 70-69 in the final to...

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Yi Jianlian (R) of China hugs his teammate Liu Wei after defeating Jordan during their gold match at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 25, 2011. China defeated Jordan 70-69 to win the tournament.

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Yi Jianlian (C-#11) of China celebrates with his teammates after defeating Jordan during their gold match at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 25, 2011. China defeated Jordan 70-69 to win the tournament.

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Yi Jianlian of China (R) hugs Ha Seung-Jin of South Korea (2nd R) after their semifinal match between China and South Korea at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 24, 2011. China defeated South Korea 56-43 to reach the final...

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Sun Yue (R) of China celebrates with teammates Yi Jianlian (2nd R), Wang Zhizhi (2nd L) and Liu Wei (L) during their semifinal match against South Korea at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 24, 2011. China defeated South...

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Yi Jianlian (C-#11) of China shoots the ball over Kim Joo-Sung (C-#12) of South Korea during their semifinal match between China and South Korea at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 24, 2011. China defeated South Korea 56-43...

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Yi Jianlian (R) and Yi Li (L) of China defend against Kim Yong-Hwan of South Korea (C) during their semifinals match between China and South Korea at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 24, 2011. China leads South Korea 21-19...

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Yi Jianlian of China cools his right eye during a quarterfinal match between China and Lebanon at the 26th Asian Basketball Championships in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on September 23, 2011. China won 68-48.