Hollywood comeback for Yi

Chinese power forward aiming to revive NBA career in Los Angeles

Following an impressive individual performance at the Rio Olympics, Chinese power forward Yi Jianlian has inked a one-year deal with the LA Lakers to return to the NBA.

After being drafted sixth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2007, Yi spent five seasons in the NBA with the Bucks, New Jersey Nets, Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks, averaging 7.9 points and 4.9 rebounds while shooting 40.9 percent.