Easy Yi will stay in Milwaukee after all

August 29th, 2007 | Posted by PostmanR

It’s been some time since we checked in with our good friend Yi Jianlian. But good news for us and (maybe) him, he finally signed with the Bucks.

“There has been a genuine excitement throughout our city and state, as well as internationally, following our selection of Yi in the NBA Draft,” said Senator Herb Kohl. “We all anticipate Yi’s arrival and welcome him and his family to Milwaukee. We look forward to a successful relationship for many years to come.”

“We would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge and thank Mr. Chen for his assistance and support in the negotiating process,” Kohl added.

Our boy Matt Watson opines over at FanHouse today about what finally turned the tide for Yi. Was it Milwaukee throwing some cash to Jianlian’s old team? Did the Bucks finally convince him that Milwaukee was going to work out fine and they’d feature him prominatenly?

Come on, Matt. I know you better that. We both know the real answer. Why, Yi’s had time to scope out the Chinese women in Milwaukee and there are plenty of potential prospects out there. Also, I would assume Kevin Hunt gave him a call. If that didn’t persuade Yi, nothing can.