2023-07-24 08:18:00
It had been in the papers for a while already: this Monday, Kyle Anderson finally became a Chinese citizen. It’s a little weird if you find out the information through these lines, but we’re sorry. The world of sport sometimes reveals the unexpected once morest a backdrop of attempts to greatness.
Kyle Anderson is Chinese, and no, the 2023 World Cup – which will be held from August 25 to September 10 – has something to do with it.
This Monday, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) announced the naturalization of « Li Kai’er », known everywhere else as Kyle Anderson. This first pseudonym is actually his Chinese name. The second is ultimately a catalyst for general astonishment: Kyle Anderson, American by birth, having never left American soil during his career, has just traded his chances of Team USA for a Chinese selection with uncertain results? By « Six chances of Team USA », we hear that the Wolves winger might – why not – apply for a place in a cainri group less stocked than usual. If only for the obvious services rendered to the NBA during his nine years in it. Kyle Anderson is a 29-year-old new veteran with significant experience. His vision of the game and his technique might have been considerable assets in the FIBA format. They most likely will be, but not in the service of Uncle Sam.
What connection does Kyle Anderson have with China? Her maternal grandmother was born in Jamaica to a Chinese father. and a Jamaican mother. Five years ago, Kyle traveled to China to discover this branch of his origins there, and was therefore given the name of « Li-Kaier » by one of his cousins, met in the province of Shenzhen. With this naturalization, the circle seems to have come full circle.
Important point to note, the Chinese legislation is strict in terms of dual nationality. According to the website of the French Embassy, “Nationality law in China does not allow multiple nationality. Any Chinese national who acquires a foreign nationality is likely to lose Chinese nationality.. And so vice versa. It might be – although nothing has been confirmed yet – that Kyle Anderson lost US citizenship for the benefit of his spiritual land of welcome.
SO…
So given the sacrifice that a loss of American nationality represents, he will probably not be left in vain. Kyle Anderson is set to play in the 2023 World Cup in its new colors. China has already announced an 18-man squad for the tournament, but FIBA says the rosters won’t be final until following a technical meeting that has yet to take place. The expected outcome therefore remains as follows: Slo-Mo, last-minute guest in Group B (China, Puerto Rico, Serbia and South Sudan), to try to honor the best course in the history of his new selection. An 8th place at the 94 World Cup.
#Breaking: China Basketball Association (CBA) confirmed on Monday that #NBA basketaballer Kyle Anderson, or known by his Chinese name Li Kai’er, has received Chinese nationality. Kyle Anderson’s Great-Grandpa is a Chinese national from Shenzhen.pic.twitter.com/Gytm7oEppY
— Zhang Meifang (@CGMeifangZhang) July 24, 2023
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