Chinese Basketball Association
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| Sport | Basketball |
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| Founded | 1995 |
| First season | 1995–96 |
| Claim to fame | "The pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in Asia" |
| No. of teams | 20 |
| Country |  China |
| Continent | FIBA Asia (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Beijing Ducks (3rd title) |
| Most titles | Bayi Rockets Guangdong Southern Tigers (8 titles each) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Official website | CBA |
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| Traditional Chinese | 中國男子籃球職業聯賽 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 中国男子篮球职业联赛 | ||||||||||
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The Chinese Basketball Association (simplified Chinese: 中国男子篮球职业联赛; traditional Chinese: 中國男子籃球職業聯賽; pinyin: Zhōngguó Nánzǐ Lánqiú Zhíyè Liánsài), often abbreviated as CBA, is regarded by a number of pundits and fans as the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in Asia.
The league is commonly known as the CBA, and this acronym is even used in Chinese on a regular basis. There is also a Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA). The CBA should not be confused with the National Basketball League (NBL), which is a professional "Division 2" minor league.
A few Chinese players who competed in the CBA in the early stages of their careers—including Wang Zhizhi, Yao Ming, Mengke Bateer, Yi Jianlian, and Sun Yue—have also played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Conversely, a limited number of foreign players are allowed for each CBA team.
Notable imports include former NBA All-Stars Gilbert Arenas, Steve Francis, Al Harrington, Stephon Marbury, Tracy McGrady, and Metta World Peace—as well as several NBA players who went on to become CBA All-Stars -- Michael Beasley, Aaron Brooks, Lester Hudson, Kenyon Martin, Shavlik Randolph, and J.R. Smith.
In addition, Congolese-American Emmanuel Mudiay was selected in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft, which made him the first non-Chinese player to be drafted into the NBA directly from the CBA.
Background
The CBA began play in the 1995–96 season. This league should not be confused with the Chinese Basketball Association (organization), which was founded in June 1956 [1] and represents the country in matters involving the sport's governing body, FIBA. Today, the regulating body for basketball in China is the Chinese Basketball Management Center (simplified Chinese: 国家体育总局篮球管理中心; traditional Chinese: 國家體育總局籃球管理中心; pinyin: Guójiā Tǐyù Zǒngjú Lánqiú Guǎnlǐ Zhōngxīn).
Other Chinese basketball leagues include the National Basketball League (NBL), the Chinese University Basketball Association (CUBA), and the Chinese High School Basketball League (CHBL) [2]. At one time there was a league called the Chinese New Basketball Alliance (CNBA) [3], one of whose most prominent teams was the Beijing Sea Lions, but this venture lasted just one season (1996–97) [4].
In 1996, James Hodges became one of the first Americans to play in the CBA, and his signing by the Liaoning Hunters helped pave the way for many more imports to follow in the ensuing years. Other notable foreign pioneers included John Spencer, who joined the Jiangsu Dragons later in the 1996–97 season, and David Vanterpool, who inked a deal with the Jilin Northeast Tigers the following winter.
Team names
For a full list of teams, see Category:Chinese Basketball Association teams.
The full name of each team usually consists of three parts, in the following order:
- A geographic designation (except in the case of the Bayi or "August First" team). Currently all of these are province-level designations (either a province or a Chinese municipality).
- A corporate sponsor name. This sponsor may change from year to year, or perhaps even in mid-season.
- A nickname, such as the name of an animal. This rarely changes.
The presence of corporate sponsor names can occasionally lead to confusion about what name to use in English because many variants may be seen. Team names are usually abbreviated (in Chinese or English), so that either the corporate sponsor name or the nickname is used interchangeably (rarely both). In addition, team nicknames can sometimes be translated into English in more than one way, and corporate sponsors tend to change frequently over time.
Nickname changes are rare, but occasionally happen, such as when the Shandong team switched from Flaming Bulls (1995) to Lions (2003) to Gold Lions (2004) to Golden Stars (2014). Other examples include the Liaoning team dumping Hunters (1995) for Dinosaurs (2008) and then Flying Leopards (2011) -- as well as the Foshan team's evolving attempts to "Anglicize" its nickname—by going from Kylins (2001) to Dralions (2010) to Long-Lions (2014).
In previous years, the title of the league itself was available for corporate naming sponsorship. In 1999–2000 and 2000–2001 it was known as the Hilton League, in 2001–2002 and 2002–2003 it was the Motorola League, and in 2003–2004 it was sponsored by China Unicom. These corporate league titles were not always used in the news media, however, and this sponsorship practice was discontinued at the start of the 2004–2005 season. [5]
Current clubs
Timeline
Current Teams Defunct Teams
CBA Championship Series
In 2005, the league unveiled the Mou Zuoyun Cup (simplified Chinese: 牟作云杯; traditional Chinese: 牟作雲杯; pinyin: Móu Zuòyún Bēi), which was awarded for the first time to the winning team in the CBA Finals. Mou Zuoyun (born 1913) was a member of the Chinese men's national basketball team which competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics, and he later served as a coach and a pioneer in building Chinese basketball.[6]
| Season | Champions | Result | Runners-up | Finals MVP | Notes |
| 1995–96 | Bayi Rockets | 2 – 0 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | Best-of-Three series used for 2 years | |
| 1996–97 | Bayi Rockets | 2 – 0 | Liaoning Hunters | ||
| 1997–98 | Bayi Rockets | 3 – 0 | Liaoning Hunters | Best-of-Five series used for 8 years | |
| 1998–99 | Bayi Rockets | 3 – 0 | Liaoning Hunters | ||
| 1999–00 | Bayi Rockets | 3 – 0 | Shanghai Sharks | ||
| 2000–01 | Bayi Rockets | 3 – 1 | Shanghai Sharks | ||
| 2001–02 | Shanghai Sharks | 3 – 1 | Bayi Rockets | ||
| 2002–03 | Bayi Rockets | 3 – 1 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | ||
| 2003–04 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 3 – 1 | Bayi Rockets | ||
| 2004–05 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 3 – 2 | Jiangsu Dragons | ||
| 2005–06 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4 – 1 | Bayi Rockets | Best-of-Seven series used since 2006 | |
| 2006–07 | Bayi Rockets | 4 – 1 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | ||
| 2007–08 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4 – 1 | Liaoning Hunters | ||
| 2008–09 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4 – 1 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | ||
| 2009–10 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4 – 1 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | Zhu Fangyu (Guangdong) | |
| 2010–11 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4 – 2 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | ||
| 2011–12 | Beijing Ducks | 4 – 1 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | Lee Hsueh-Lin (Beijing) | |
| 2012–13 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4 – 0 | Shandong Gold Lions | Yi Jianlian (Guangdong) | |
| 2013–14 | Beijing Ducks | 4 – 2 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | Randolph Morris (Beijing) | |
| 2014–15 | Beijing Ducks | 4 – 2 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | Stephon Marbury (Beijing) | |
| 2015–16 | The Sichuan Blue Whales' first CBA Finals appearance. |
CBA Finals Appearances
This is a list of teams which have advanced to the CBA Finals and the overall win-loss records they have compiled in the Championship Series.
| Num. | Team | W | L | Pct. | Notes |
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| 12 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 8 | 4 | .667 | Made every Finals from 2002-03 to 2012-13 |
| 11 | Bayi Rockets | 8 | 3 | .727 | Made every Finals from 1995-96 to 2003-04 |
| 3 | Beijing Ducks | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 3 | Shanghai Sharks | 1 | 2 | .333 | |
| 5 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | 0 | 5 | .000 | |
| 4 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | 0 | 4 | .000 | |
| 1 | Jiangsu Dragons | 0 | 1 | .000 | |
| 1 | Shandong Golden Stars | 0 | 1 | .000 |
CBA Regular Season Awards
This is a list of award winners. Since the 2012-13 season, the CBA has honored two Most Valuable Players, one Domestic and one International.
Records, Individual
Single Game
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Single Season
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Career
- Some statistics updated to the end of the 2010-11 season. Others to the end of the 2014-15 season.
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Records, Team
Single Game
- Longest game
- The longest CBA game happened when the Fujian Sturgeons beat the Zhejiang Golden Bulls 178–177 on 2014 February 09 in 5 overtimes.
- Most points in a game
- 178 by Fujian Sturgeons (vs. 177 by Zhejiang Golden Bulls on 2014 February 09 in 5 overtimes).
- Most combined points in a game
- 355 - Fujian Sturgeons (178) vs. Zhejiang Golden Bulls (177) on 2014 February 09 in 5 overtimes.
Single Season
- Most Victories (Regular Season Only)
- 34 by the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the 2014–15 CBA season (Overall 34-4 Record)
- Most Consecutive Victories (Regular Season Only)
- 26 by the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the 2014–15 CBA season (Nov. 28 until Jan. 30)
- Best Winning Percentage (Regular Season Only)
- 1.000 (22-0) by Bayi Rockets in the 1995–96 CBA season (Also went 4-0 in CBA Playoffs)
Chinese Stars
Domestic players from the CBA who are renowned for crossing over to the NBA
Mengke Bateer ~ Beijing Ducks 1997-98, 1998–99, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2013–14, Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2007-08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13- Sun Yue ~ Beijing Olympians 2002-03, 2003–04, Beijing Ducks 2013-14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Wang Zhizhi ~ Bayi Rockets 1995-96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15
- Yao Ming ~ Shanghai Sharks 1997-98, 1998–99, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02
- Yi Jianlian ~ Guangdong Southern Tigers 2002-03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
Domestic players from the CBA who are known for league or international exploits
- Guo Ailun ~ Liaoning Dinosaurs/Flying Leopards 2010-11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Han Dejun ~ Liaoning Hunters/Dinosaurs/Flying Leopards 2007-08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Hu Xuefeng ~ Jiangsu Dragons 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014-15
- Li Xiaoxu ~ Liaoning Hunters/Dinosaurs/Flying Leopards 2005-06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Liu Wei ~ Shanghai Sharks 1997-98, 1998–99, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2014-15, 2015–16
- Sun Mingming ~ Beijing Ducks 2009-10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14
- Wang Zhelin ~ Fujian Sturgeons 2012-13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015-16
- Zhou Qi ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2014-15, 2015–16
- Zhu Fangyu ~ Guangdong Southern Tigers 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
Foreign Imports
Non-Chinese players who spent more than one season in the CBA
Zaid Abbas ~ Shanghai Sharks 2009-10, Beijing Ducks 2010-11, Fujian Sturgeons 2011-12, Shandong Gold Lions 2012-13, Tianjin Gold Lions 2013-14, Shanxi Brave Dragons 2014-15
Josh Akognon ~ Dongguan Leopards 2010-11, 2011–12, Liaoning Flying Leopards 2012-13, Qingdao Eagles 2013-14, Foshan Long-Lions 2014-15, Jilin Northeast Tigers 2015-16- Gilbert Arenas ~ Shanghai Sharks 2012-13, 2013–14
Samad Nikkhah Bahrami ~ Fujian Sturgeons 2013-14, Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2015-16- Michael Beasley ~ Shanghai Sharks 2014-15, Shandong Golden Stars 2015-16
Andray Blatche ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2014-15, 2015–16- Josh Boone ~ Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2010-11, 2011–12, 2012–13
- Denzel Bowles ~ Jilin Northeast Tigers 2013-14, 2014–15
- Bobby Brown ~ Dongguan/Shenzhen Leopards 2013-14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Ernest Brown ~ Liaoning Hunters 2004-05, 2006–07
- Dwight Buycks ~ Tianjin Gold Lions 2014-15, Fujian Sturgeons 2015-16
- Will Bynum ~ Guangdong Southern Tigers 2014-15, 2015–16
Babacar Camara ~ Jilin Northeast Tigers 2005-06, 2006–07
Alex Carcamo ~ Shenzhen Yikang 2000-01, Guangdong Southern Tigers 2001-02- Lorenzo Coleman ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2003-04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006-07
- Peter Cornell ~ Zhejiang Horses 2003-04, Guangdong Southern Tigers 2004-05
- Jordan Crawford ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2014-15, Tianjin Gold Lions 2015-16
- Brandon Crump ~ Shaanxi Kylins 2005-06, 2006–07
- Osama "Sam" Daghles ~ Jilin Northeast Tigers 2011-12, 2013–14, Tianjin Gold Lions 2012-13
- Justin Dentmon ~ Qingdao Eagles 2014-15, Sichuan Blue Whales 2015-16
- Ike Diogu ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2011-12, Guangdong Southern Tigers 2012-13, Dongguan Leopards 2014-15, Guangdong Southern Tigers 2015-16
- Carlos Dixon ~ Jiangsu Dragons 2005-06, 2006–07
- Jason Dixon ~ Guangdong Southern Tigers 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006-07
- Quincy Douby ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2010-11, Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2012-13, Shanghai Sharks 2013-14, Tianjin Gold Lions 2014-15
- Marcus Douthit ~ Foshan Dralions 2011-12, 2012–13
- Michael Efevberha ~ Sichuan Blue Whales 2013-14, 2014–15
- Ed Elisma ~ Shandong Lions 2003-04, Henan Dragons 2004-05
- Andre Emmett ~ Shandong Gold Lions 2009-10, Fujian Sturgeons 2010-11
Rony Fahed ~ Tianjin Gold Lions 2009-10, 2011–12- Alton Ford ~ Fujian Sturgeons 2004-05, Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2009-10
- Jamaal Franklin ~ Guangsha Lions 2014-15, Shanxi Brave Dragons 2015-16
- Charles Gaines ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2009-10, Qingdao Eagles 2010-11, Shanxi Brave Dragons 2011-12, 2012–13, 2013–14, Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2014-15, 2015–16
- Jonathan Gibson ~ Guangsha Lions 2013-14, Qingdao Eagles 2015-16
- Terrance Green ~ Guangdong Southern Tigers 2005-06, 2006–07
- Martin Green-Werscott ~ Jiangsu Dragons 2004-05, 2007–08
- Rod Gregoire ~ Jilin Northeast Tigers 2000-01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06
- Hamed Haddadi ~ Sichuan Blue Whales 2013-14, 2015–16, Qingdao Eagles 2014-15
- Marcus Haislip ~ Guangdong Southern Tigers 2010-11, Foshan Dralions 2011-12, Dongguan Leopards 2012-13, Jiangsu Dragons 2013-14
- Simeon Haley ~ Jiangsu Dragons 2002-03, 2003–04, 2004–05
- Mike Harris ~ Dongguan Leopards 2007-08, 2008–09, Shanghai Sharks 2010-11, 2011–12, Jiangsu Dragons 2012-13, Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2013-14, Qingdao Eagles 2014-15, Sichuan Blue Whales 2015-16
- Stephen Hart ~ Shanghai Sharks 2001-02, Jiangsu Dragons 2002-03
- Donnell Harvey ~ Jiangsu Dragons 2008-09, 2009–10, Tianjin Gold Lions 2011-12, 2012–13, Shandong Gold Lions 2013-14
- Chris Herren ~ Beijing Ducks 2002-03, Jiangsu Dragons 2003-04
- James Hodges ~ Liaoning Hunters 1996-97, 1998–99, 1999-00, Jiangsu Dragons 1997-98
- Eli Holman ~ Guangsha Lions 2014-15, 2015–16
- Lester Hudson ~ Guangdong Southern Tigers 2010-11, Qingdao Eagles 2011-12, Dongguan Leopards 2012-13, Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2013-14, Liaoning Flying Leopards 2014-15, 2015–16
- Darnell Jackson ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2012-13, Shanghai Sharks 2013-14
- Bernard James ~ Shanghai Sharks 2014-15, 2015–16
Eugene "Pooh" Jeter ~ Shandong Lions 2012-13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015-16- Chris Johnson ~ Guangsha Lions 2013-14, Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2014-15
- Ivan Johnson ~ Qingdao Eagles 2011-12, Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2013-14
- Dominique Jones ~ Liaoning Flying Leopards 2013-14, Jilin Northeast Tigers 2014-15, Shanxi Brave Dragons 2015-16
Garth Joseph ~ Shaanxi Kylins 2001-02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004-05- Mehdi Kamrani ~ Tongxi Monkey Kings 2014-15, Beikong Fly Dragons 2015-16
- Fadi El Khatib ~ Foshan Long-Lions 2014-15, Fujian Sturgeons 2015-16
- Justin Love ~ Beijing Olympians 2002-03, 2003–04
- John Lucas III ~ Shanghai Sharks 2009-10, 2010–11, Fujian Sturgeons 2014-15
Michael Madanly ~ Foshan Dralions 2011-12, 2012–13, Qingdao Eagles 2013-14, Jilin Northeast Tigers 2014-15- Stephon Marbury ~ Shanxi Brave Dragons 2009-10, Foshan Long-Lions 2010-11, Beijing Ducks 2011-12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Jelani McCoy ~ Jiangsu Dragons 2004-05, Guangsha Lions 2008-09, Fujian Sturgeons 2009-10
- Will McDonald ~ Fujian Sturgeons 2011-12, 2012–13, 2013–14, Tongxi Monkey Kings 2014-15, Jiangsu Dragons 2015-16
- Randolph Morris ~ Beijing Ducks 2010-11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Gabe Muoneke ~ Beijing Olympians 2003-04, Zhejiang Lions 2006-07, Yunnan Bulls 2008-09
- Anthony Myles ~ Dongguan Leopards 2005-06, 2006–07
- Reggie Okosa ~ Shanghai Sharks 2005-06, 2006–07
- Olumide Oyedeji ~ Beijing Ducks 2003-04, 2004–05, Liaoning Hunters 2007-08, Shanxi Brave Dragons 2008-09, Qingdao Eagles 2011-12
- Chris Porter ~ Fujian Sturgeons 2005-06, 2006–07
- Josh Powell ~ Liaoning Flying Leopards 2011-12, Guangdong Southern Tigers 2013-14
- Laron Profit ~ Guangdong Southern Tigers 2002-03, 2003–04
Peter John Ramos ~ Guangsha Lions 2009-10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, Qingdao Eagles 2013-14, Jilin Northeast Tigers 2015-16- Shavlik Randolph ~ Dongguan Leopards 2011-12, Foshan Dralions 2012-13, 2013–14, Liaoning Flying Leopards 2015-16
- Andre Reid ~ Liaoning Hunters 1998-99, 2000–01, 2001–02
- Kit Rhymer ~ Henan Dragons 2005-06, Fujian Sturgeons 2006-07
- Leon Rodgers ~ Jilin Northeast Tigers 2008-09, 2009–10, 2013–14, Shanxi Brave Dragons 2010-11
Sani Sakakini ~ Qingdao Eagles 2013-14, Tongxi Monkey Kings 2015-16
Soumaila Samake ~ Zhejiang Horses 2004-05, 2005–06, 2006–07- Alex Scales ~ Jiangsu Dragons 2002-03, Shanghai Sharks 2004-05
- Shawnelle Scott ~ Jiangsu Dragons 2003-04, Jilin Northeast Tigers 2004-05
- God Shammgod ~ Zhejiang Horses 2001-02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, Shanxi Brave Dragons 2006-07
- James Singleton ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2010-11, 2012–13, Guangdong Southern Tigers 2011-12
- Dewarick Spencer ~ Jilin Northeast Tigers 2012-13, Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2013-14
- John Spencer ~ Jiangsu Dragons 1996-97, Sichuan Pandas 1997-98
- Mark Strickland ~ Zhejiang Horses 2002-03, 2003–04
Damon Stringer ~ Shanghai Sharks 2000-01, Shaanxi Kylins 2001-02- Sebastian Telfair ~ Tianjin Gold Lions 2013-14, Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2014-15
- Mack Tuck ~ Shandong Gold Lions 2004-05, 2006–07
- Jeremy Tyler ~ Shanxi Brave Dragons 2014-15, Fujian Sturgeons 2015-16
- David Vanterpool ~ Jilin Northeast Tigers 1997-99
- Jackson Vroman ~ Dongguan Leopards 2010-11, Jiangsu Dragons 2011-12, 2013–14, Shandong Gold Lions 2012-13
- Von Wafer ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2012-13, Shanghai Sharks 2013-14, Shanxi Brave Dragons 2014-15, Tongxi Monkey Kings 2015-16
- Willie Warren ~ Chongqing Fly Dragons 2014-15, Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2015-16
- Delonte West ~ Fujian Sturgeons 2013-14, Shanghai Sharks 2014-15
- D.J. White ~ Shanghai Sharks 2012-13, Sichuan Blue Whales 2013-14, Fujian Sturgeons 2014-15
- Shelden Williams ~ Tianjin Gold Lions 2013-14, 2014–15
- Marcus Williams ~ Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2009-10, 2010–11, Shanxi Brave Dragons 2011-12, 2012–13, 2013–14, Jilin Northeast Tigers 2015-16
High-profile foreigners who spent just one season in the CBA
- Aaron Brooks ~ Guangdong Southern Tigers 2011-12
- Wilson Chandler ~ Guangsha Lions 2011-12
- Steve Francis ~ Beijing Ducks 2010-11
- Al Harrington ~ Fujian Sturgeons 2014-15
- Kenyon Martin ~ Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2011-12
- Tracy McGrady ~ Qingdao Eagles 2012-13
Emmanuel Mudiay ~ Guangdong Southern Tigers 2014-15- J.R. Smith ~ Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2011-12
- Hakim Warrick ~ Liaoning Flying Leopards 2013-14
- Bonzi Wells ~ Shanxi Brave Dragons 2008-09
- Damien Wilkins ~ Beijing Ducks 2013-14
- Metta World Peace (known in China as The Panda's Friend) ~ Sichuan Blue Whales 2014-2015
- Dorell Wright ~ Chongqing Dragons 2015-16
- Greg Oden ~ Jiangsu Dragons 2015-2016
See also
- Sport in China
- China men's national basketball team
- China women's national basketball team
- National Basketball League (NBL)
- Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA)
- Chinese University Basketball Association (CUBA)
External links
- CBA official website Template:Zh icon
- CBA: an American experience
- Chinese league at Asia-Basket.com Template:En icon
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