It must’ve been a long time since hearing that name. Just last year, Ding Yanyuhang signed a preseason contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He had the chance to join the few Chinese players to play in the NBA.
Yanyuhang didn’t get much time with the Mavericks in the NBA preseason. He only played one game with them, and in 8 minutes of action, scored 1 point off of a free throw.
After the preseason ended, the Dallas Mavericks waived Ding from the roster. However, his time in Dallas was not over as Rick Carlisle announced that Ding would play for the Texas Legends this season.