Yi Jianlian didn't live up to the star billing bestowed upon him when the Milwaukee Bucks selected him with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft, but the Chinese standout is reportedly headed back to the Association following four years abroad.
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak announced his team signed the big man on the Lakers' website Monday: “We’re excited to have a player of his worldwide accomplishments. We look forward to bringing him to training camp and hopefully having him make an impact on our team.