The next story is bit sentimental. China's star basketball player Yi Jianlian is kissing his home team goodbye as he heads for the NBA.

He played for Guangdong HongYuan for five CBA seasons. The Milwaukee Bucks draft recently bid farewell to his fans back home. A going-away party was held in Dongguan gymnasium where thousands of fans showed up for their loved idol. Yi Jianlian, the No. 6 rookie picked by the Milwaukee Bucks in this year's NBA draft, threw gifts to his supporters at the stand to express his thanks. From a CBA rookie to an NBA player, his home fans have witnessed his entire transition. And now it's time to say goodbye. Fans say they expect that Yi Jianlian will bring plenty of good news from the NBA court.

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