Overview

• He published a first-person piece in The Player’s Tribune written in Chinese and translated into English.
• He calls the Trail Blazers name fitting, tying it to his goal of forging a path for future Chinese NBA hopefuls.
• He says he aims to inspire young athletes in China, citing Yao Ming’s influence on his own aspirations.
• He describes settling into Portland with gratitude, noting warm support from the local Chinese community.
• He shares personal details of early life in the city, including walking everywhere without a driver’s license and sampling nearby Chinese restaurants, while arriving as Portland’s No. 16 pick and the ninth Chinese-born NBA player.