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| Organising body | Chinese Basketball Management Center |
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| Founded | 1995; 30 years ago (1995) |
| First season | 1995–96 |
| Country | China |
| Federation | Chinese Basketball Association |
| Confederation | FIBA Asia |
| Divisions | 2 |
| Number of teams | 20 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| International cup | Basketball Champions League Asia |
| Current champions | Zhejiang Lions (1st title) (2024–25) |
| Most championships | Guangdong Southern Tigers (11 titles) |
| Most appearances | Zhou Peng (740) |
| All-time top scorer | Lester Hudson (13,076) |
| TV partners | CCTV, Migu Video |
| Website | CBALeague.com |
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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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TheChinese 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 theCBA, is the first-tier men's professionalbasketball league in China.
The league is commonly known by fans as the CBA, and this acronym is even used in Chinese on a regular basis. The CBA should not be confused with theNational Basketball League (NBL), which is a professionalminor league. There is also aWomen's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA).
A few Chinese players who competed in the CBA in the early stages of their careers—includingWang Zhizhi,Mengke Bateer,Yao Ming,Yi Jianlian,Sun Yue, andZhou Qi—have also played in theNational Basketball Association (NBA). Others, such asXue Yuyang andWang Zhelin, were chosen in thedraft, but did not play in the NBA.
Only a limited number of foreign players are allowed on each CBA team. Notable imports include former NBA All-StarsStephon Marbury,Tracy McGrady,Gilbert Arenas,Steve Francis,Metta World Peace andKenyon Martin—as well as several NBA veterans who would become CBA All-Stars—Michael Beasley,Aaron Brooks,Jimmer Fredette,Al Harrington,Lester Hudson,Randolph Morris,Shavlik Randolph,Jeremy Lin andJ.R. Smith.
The CBA began play in the1995–96 season. The league should not be confused with theChinese Basketball Association (organisation), which was founded in June 1956[1] and represents the country in matters involving the sport's governing body,FIBA. Basketball in China is currently regulated by theChinese Basketball Management Center.
Other Chinese basketball leagues include theNational Basketball League (NBL), theChinese University Basketball Association (CUBA), and theChinese High School Basketball League (CHBL).[2] At one time there was a league called theChinese New Basketball Alliance (CNBA),[3] one of whose most prominent teams was the Beijing Sea Lions, but this venture lasted for just one winter (1996–97).[4]
The first non-Chinese player to compete in the CBA was Mihail Savinkov ofUzbekistan, who joined theZhejiang Squirrels in the league's inaugural 1995–96 campaign.[5] During the1996–97 season,James Hodges became one of the firstAmericans to play in the CBA, and his signing by theLiaoning Hunters helped pave the way for many more imports from theUnited States to follow in the ensuing years.
Some other notable foreign pioneers includedJohn Spencer, who joined theJiangsu Dragons later in the 1996–97 campaign, andDavid Vanterpool, who inked a deal with theJilin Northeast Tigers the following winter, who helped the team move up to the CBA in time for the1998–99 season. The CBA's first international coach was American Robert Hoggard, who led the Sichuan Pandas for the last eight games of the 1997–98 campaign.[6]
For a full list of teams, seeCurrent clubs section below. Also seeCategory:Chinese Basketball Association teams.
The full name of each team usually consists of three parts, in the following order:
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 (inChinese orEnglish), 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 theShandong team switched fromFlaming Bulls (1995) toLions (2003) toGold Lions (2004) toGolden Stars (2014). Other examples include theLiaoning team dumpingHunters (1995) forDinosaurs (2008) and thenFlying Leopards (2011) -- as well as theFoshan team's evolving attempts to "Anglicize" its nickname—by going fromKylins (2001) toDralions toLong-Lions.
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 theHilton League, in 2001–2002 and 2002–2003 it was theMotorola League, and in 2003–2004 it was sponsored byChina 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.[7]
While clubs are listed by division here, the CBA does not use these designations for regular season purposes anymore, as each squad now plays each other once at home and once on the road (plus eight additional games within each of the four rotating "strength of schedule" sub-groupings). Divisions are used for the league's annual All-Star Game, however, and are shown here for the sake of convenience.
This is a chronological listing of current and former CBA teams according to the season that they entered the league.
Current teamsDefunct Teams
In 2005, the league unveiled the Mou Zuoyun Cup (Chinese:牟作云杯), which was awarded for the first time to the winning team in the CBA Finals.Mou Zuoyun (1913–2007) was a member of theChinese men's national basketball team which competed at the1936 Summer Olympics, and he later served as a coach and a pioneer in building Chinese basketball.[8]
| Season | Champions | Result | Runners-up | Finals MVP | Notes | Winning team coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–96 | Bayi Rockets | 2–0 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | Home-and-away series used for two seasons | Wang Fei | |
| 1996–97 | Bayi Rockets | 2–0 | Liaoning Hunters | Wang Fei | ||
| 1997–98 | Bayi Rockets | 3–0 | Liaoning Hunters | Best-of-five series used for eight seasons | Wang Fei | |
| 1998–99 | Bayi Rockets | 3–0 | Liaoning Hunters | Wang Fei | ||
| 1999–00 | Bayi Rockets | 3–0 | Shanghai Sharks | Wang Zhizhi (Bayi) | Zhang Bin | |
| 2000–01 | Bayi Rockets | 3–1 | Shanghai Sharks | Yao Ming (Shanghai) | Wang Fei | |
| 2001–02 | Shanghai Sharks | 3–1 | Bayi Rockets | Liu Yudong (Bayi) | Li Qiuping | |
| 2002–03 | Bayi Rockets | 3–1 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | Liu Yudong (Bayi) | Adiljan Suleyman | |
| 2003–04 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 3–1 | Bayi Rockets | Du Feng (Guangdong) | Li Chunjiang | |
| 2004–05 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 3–2 | Jiangsu Dragons | Zhu Fangyu (Guangdong) | Li Chunjiang | |
| 2005–06 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4–1 | Bayi Rockets | Yi Jianlian (Guangdong) | Best-of-seven series used since 2005–06 | Li Chunjiang |
| 2006–07 | Bayi Rockets | 4–1 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | Wang Zhizhi (Bayi) | Adiljan Suleyman | |
| 2007–08 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4–1 | Liaoning Hunters | Zhu Fangyu (Guangdong) | Li Chunjiang | |
| 2008–09 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4–1 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | Zhu Fangyu (Guangdong) | Li Chunjiang | |
| 2009–10 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4–1 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | Zhu Fangyu (Guangdong) | Li Chunjiang | |
| 2010–11 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4–2 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | Wang Shipeng (Guangdong) | Li Chunjiang | |
| 2011–12 | Beijing Ducks | 4–1 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | Lee Hsueh-lin (Beijing) | Min Lulei | |
| 2012–13 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4–0 | Shandong Gold Lions | Yi Jianlian | Du Feng | |
| 2013–14 | Beijing Ducks | 4–2 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | Randolph Morris (Beijing) | Min Lulei | |
| 2014–15 | Beijing Ducks | 4–2 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | Stephon Marbury (Beijing) | Min Lulei | |
| 2015–16 | Sichuan Blue Whales | 4–1 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | Hamed Haddadi (Sichuan) | Yang Xuezeng | |
| 2016–17 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | 4–0 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | Darius Adams (Xinjiang) | Li Qiuping | |
| 2017–18 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | 4–0 | Zhejiang Guangsha Lions | Lester Hudson (Liaoning) | Guo Shiqiang | |
| 2018–19 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 4–0 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | Yi Jianlian (Guangdong) | Du Feng | |
| 2019–20 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 2–1 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | Sonny Weems (Guangdong) | Best-of-three series due to theCOVID-19 pandemic[9] | Du Feng |
| 2020–21 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 2–1 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | Hu Mingxuan (Guangdong) | Best-of-three series due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Du Feng |
| 2021–22 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | 4–0 | Zhejiang Guangsha Lions | Zhao Jiwei (Liaoning) | Best-of-seven series returns | Yang Ming |
| 2022–23 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | 4–0 | Zhejiang Golden Bulls | Zhao Jiwei (Liaoning) | Yang Ming | |
| 2023–24 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | 4–0 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | Kyle Fogg (Liaoning) | Yang Ming | |
| 2024–25 | Zhejiang Lions | 4–2 | Beijing Ducks | Barry Brown Jr. (Zhejiang) | Wang Bo |
This is a list of the teams which have advanced to the CBA Finals and the overall win–loss records they have registered in the Championship Series.
| Total | Team | Title(s) | Runners-up | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Guangdong Southern Tigers | 11 | 5 | .688 |
| 11 | Bayi Rockets | 8 | 3 | .727 |
| 12 | Liaoning Flying Leopards | 4 | 8 | .333 |
| 4 | Beijing Ducks | 3 | 1 | .750 |
| 7 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | 1 | 6 | .143 |
| 3 | Shanghai Sharks | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| 3 | Zhejiang Guangsha Lions | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| 1 | Sichuan Blue Whales | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 1 | Jiangsu Dragons | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 1 | Shandong Gold Lions | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 1 | Zhejiang Golden Bulls | 0 | 1 | .000 |
TheCBA Most Valuable Player award is presented to the league's best player in a given CBA season. Since the 2012–13 campaign, two awards have been handed out each year, Domestic MVP and International MVP. The rules for the selection of the MVP in the regular season are: the number of games must reach 28 or more; The comprehensive score of individual technical indicators ranks among the best; The team won the top three in the regular season.[10] At the conclusion of each season, theCBA Finals MVP award is bestowed upon the most outstanding player in that year's championship series.
Each campaign'sscoring leader is also recognized on an annual basis and the league maintains a list of single game, single season, and careerrecord holders in various statistical categories. Furthermore, a CBA All-Star Game MVP award is given to the player deemed to have the most impactful performance in the league's annual mid-season exhibition contest.
TheCBA Best Defender award is presented to the league's most hard-skilled and efficient defender in a given season of the CBA.
The CBA's highest single season scoring average, depending on how many games are required to be recognized as a statistical qualifier, is either 43.1 points per game byJordan Crawford, who played in 26 of Tianjin's 38 games (68.4%) in2015–16, or 42.0 points per game byJonathan Gibson, who played in 36 of Qingdao's 38 games (94.7%) in2015–16.
This is a list of individual records separated into two categories — career records and single game records.
Records last updated and confirmed on March 13, 2019, the final day of the 2018–19 CBA regular season.
| Record | Num. | Player(s) | Team(s) | Game(s) | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Points | 82 | Zhejiang Golden Bulls 119–129 Guangdong Southern Tigers | January 30, 2015[11] | ||
Rebounds | 38 | Shaanxi Kylins 139–88 Shenzhen Yikang | March 20, 2002[12] | ||
Assists | 28 |  Li Qun | Guangdong Southern Tigers 110–101 Nanjing Army | February 2, 2000 | |
| Steals | 13 | Ju Weisong | Shandong Flaming Bulls 84–70 Vanguard / Police | 1995–96 Season | |
| Bayi Rockets 109–81 Guangdong Southern Tigers | 1996–97 Season | ||||
| Jiangsu Dragons 135–108 Jilin Northeast Tigers | December 1, 2004 | ||||
| Blocks | 13 | Jilin Northeast Tigers 126–118 Shanghai Sharks | February 11, 2001[13] | ||
| Tianjin Gold Lions 113–108 Fujian Sturgeons | February 10, 2010[14] | ||||
 Sean Williams | Fujian Sturgeons 101–94 Jilin Northeast Tigers | February 26, 2010[citation needed] | |||
| Minutes Played | 67 | Fujian Sturgeons 178–177 (5OT) Zhejiang Golden Bulls | February 9, 2014[15] | ||
3-Pointers Made | 15 | Jilin Northeast Tigers 124–110 Shanxi Brave Dragons | March 11, 2009[16] | ||
Dunks Made | 10 | James Hodges | Liaoning Hunters 95–85 Shandong Flaming Bulls | 1998–99 Season | |
Free Throws Made | 25 | Zhejiang Golden Bulls 119–129 Guangdong Southern Tigers | January 30, 2015[17] |
| Record | Num. | Player | Team(s) | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Points | 11,677+ | Yi Jianlian(active) | 2002–2003 to 2006–2007 / 2011–2012 to present | |
Rebounds | 5,516+ | Yi Jianlian(active) | 2002–2003 to 2006–2007 / 2011–2012 to present | |
Assists | 2,595 | 1999–2000 to 2016–2017 | ||
Steals | 1,762 | 1999–2000 to 2016–2017 | ||
Blocks | 852 | 1995–1996 to 2000–2001 / 2006–2007 to 2014–2015 | ||
| Minutes Played (Only available since 2011) | 14,785+ | Lester Hudson(active) | Guangdong Southern Tigers Qingdao Eagles Dongguan Leopards Xinjiang Flying Tigers Liaoning Flying Leopards Shandong Heroes | 2010–2011 to present[18] |
3-Pointers Made | 1,755+ | Lester Hudson(active) | Guangdong Southern Tigers Qingdao Eagles Dongguan Leopards Xinjiang Flying Tigers Liaoning Flying Leopards Shandong Heroes | 2010–2011 to present |
Dunks Made | 1130+ | Yi Jianlian(active) | 2002–2003 to 2006–2007 / 2011–2012 to present[19] | |
Free Throws Made | 2,666+ | Yi Jianlian(active) | 2002–2003 to 2006–2007 / 2011–2012 to present | |
Personal Fouls | 1,615+ | Li Xiaoxu(active) | 2005–present | |
Turnovers | 1,584 | 1999–2000 to 2016–2017 | ||
Games played | 698 | 1999–2000 to 2016–2017[20] |
Listed below are some of the most accomplished Chinese players who have competed in the CBA. Time spent with teams in lower leagues before they joined the CBA, or after they left the CBA, cannot be counted as CBA seasons. Notes will be made of such service below a player's CBA information.
| Name | CBA Team(s) (Years) | NBA Team(s) (Year/s) | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mengke Bateer | Beijing Ducks (1997–2002, 2005–2006) Xinjiang Flying Tigers (2007–2013) | Denver Nuggets (2002) San Antonio Spurs (2002–2003) Toronto Raptors (2003–2004) | Undrafted in1999 NBA draft |
| Sun Yue | Beijing Olympians (2002–2004) Beijing Ducks (2013–2017) Beikong Royal Fighters (2019–present) Also played for post-CBABeijing Olympians (2004–2008, 2009–2013) | Los Angeles Lakers (2008–2009) | 2007 / Round 2 / 40th overall pick Selected by theLos Angeles Lakers |
| Wang Zhizhi | Bayi Rockets (1995–2001, 2006–2015) | Dallas Mavericks (2001–2002) Los Angeles Clippers (2002–2003) Miami Heat (2003–2005) | 1999 / Round 2 / 36th overall pick Selected by theDallas Mavericks |
| Yao Ming | Shanghai Sharks (1997–2002) | Houston Rockets (2002–2011) | 2002 / Round 1 /1st overall pick Selected by theHouston Rockets |
| Yi Jianlian | Guangdong Southern Tigers (2002–2007, 2011, 2012–2023) | Milwaukee Bucks (2007–2008) New Jersey Nets (2008–2010) Washington Wizards (2010–2011) Dallas Mavericks (2012) | 2007 / Round 1 / 6th overall pick Selected by theMilwaukee Bucks |
| Zhou Qi | Xinjiang Flying Tigers (2014–2017) | Houston Rockets (2017–2018) | 2016 / Round 2 / 46th overall pick Selected by theHouston Rockets |
| Cui Yongxi | Guangzhou Loong Lions (2022–2024) | Brooklyn Nets (2024) | Undrafted in2024 NBA draft |
| Yang Hansen | Qingdao Eagles (2023–2024) | Portland Trail Blazers (2025–present) | 2025 / Round 1 / 16th overall pick Selected by theMemphis Grizzlies |
| Zeng Fanbo | Beijing Ducks (2022–2024) | Brooklyn Nets (2025) | Undrafted in2022 NBA draft |
| Name | CBA Team(s) (Years) | Drafted |
|---|---|---|
| Wang Zhelin | Fujian Sturgeons (2012–present) | 2016 / Round 2 / 57th overall pick Selected by theMemphis Grizzlies |
| Xue Yuyang | Jilin Northeast Tigers (2001–2002) Hong Kong Flying Dragons (2002–2003) Xinjiang Flying Tigers (2003–2010) Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (2010–2011) Qingdao Eagles (2011–2014) | 2003 / Round 2 / 57th overall pick Selected by theDallas Mavericks |
| Name | CBA Team(s) (Years) | NBA Team (Pre-season) |
|---|---|---|
| Ding Yanyuhang | Shandong Gold Lions/Golden Stars (2011–2018) | Dallas Mavericks (2018–2019) |
| Liu Wei | Shanghai Sharks (1997–2014, 2018–2019) Xinjiang Flying Tigers (2014–2016) Sichuan Blue Whales (2016–2018) | Sacramento Kings (2004–2005) |
| Name | CBA Team (Years) | NBA Team (Summer League) |
|---|---|---|
| Abdusalam Abdurixit | Xinjiang Flying Tigers (2015–present) | Golden State Warriors (2018) |
| Ding Yanyuhang | Shandong Gold Lions/Golden Stars (2011–2018) | Dallas Mavericks (2017) |
| He Tianju | Liaoning Dinosaurs/Flying Leopards (2010–present) | New Orleans Pelicans (2015) |
Note: TheRed Squad of the Chinese National Team toured the United States and played severalNBA Summer League teams during the2018 NBA Summer League season while the combined Chinese National Team did likewise during the2019 NBA Summer League season.
Du Feng ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12Gong Xiaobin ~Shandong Flaming Bulls 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03Guo Ailun ~Liaoning Dinosaurs/Flying Leopards 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20Guo Shiqiang ~Liaoning Hunters 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05Han Dejun ~Liaoning Hunters/Dinosaurs/Flying Leopards 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20Hu Weidong ~Jiangsu Dragons 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04Hu Xuefeng ~Jiangsu Dragons 1999–2000, 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, 2016–17Li Gen ~Shanghai Sharks 2008–09, 2009–10,Qingdao Eagles 2010–11, 2011–12,Beijing Ducks 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19,Shanghai Sharks 2019–20Li Nan ~Bayi Rockets 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09Li 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, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20Liu Yudong ~Bayi Rockets 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05,Fujian Xunxing 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10Shang Ping ~Beijing Ducks 2009–10,Shanxi Brave Dragons 2010–11, 2011–12,Qingdao Eagles 2012–13,Tianjin Gold Lions 2014–15, 2015–16Sun Jun ~Jilin Northeast Tigers 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06Sun Mingming ~Beijing Ducks 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12Tang Zhengdong ~Jiangsu Dragons 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15,Foshan Long-Lions 2015–16,Jiangsu Tongxi/Nanjing Monkey Kings 2016–17, 2017–18Wang Shipeng ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16Zhai Xiaochuan ~Beijing Ducks 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20Zhang Qingpeng ~Liaoning Hunters/Dinosaurs 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2010–11,Liaoning Flying Leopards 2011–12,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2012–13, 2013–14,Beijing Ducks 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17,Qingdao Eagles 2017–18, 2018–19,Shandong Heroes 2019–20Zhao Tailong ~Fujian Xunxing/Sturgeons 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19,Qingdao Eagles 2019–20Zhou Peng ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19Zhu Fangyu ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 1999–2000, 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, 2016–17Listed below are some of the most accomplished foreign imports who have competed in the CBA. Players must appear in at least one game for the team to receive credit for a season. Someone who signs a contract but never steps on the court does not count.
As of early 2024, over 100 basketball professionals from the United States, Europe, and Australia work in the CBA.[21]
Every team can register up to four foreign players per season. During the regular season, the policy of four (maximum) foreign players on the field for four quarters and four times per game (full of one per quarter) is adopted, while the team ranked in the bottom four last season may adopt the policy of four (maximum) foreign players for four quarters and five times per game (full of two times per quarter in the first three quarters and one time per quarter in the last quarter). During the playoffs, all teams will adopt a four-player (maximum) four-period four-times policy for foreign players (maximum of one per period)[22]
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,Tongxi Monkey Kings 2016–17,Beikong Fly Dragons 2017–18
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 2015–16Levan Alston Sr. ~Beijing Ducks 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2001–02,Shandong Flaming Bulls 2002–03
Andray Blatche ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18,Tianjin Gold Lions 2018–19MarShon Brooks ~Jiangsu Dragons 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18,Guangdong Southern Tigers 2018–19, 2019–20Dwight Buycks ~Tianjin Gold Lions 2014–15,Fujian Sturgeons 2015–16, 2016–17,Shenzhen Leopards/Aviators 2018–19, 2019–20Ike Diogu ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2011–12,Guangdong Southern Tigers 2012–13,Dongguan Leopards 2014–15,Guangdong Southern Tigers 2015–16,Tongxi Monkey Kings 2016–17,Sichuan Blue Whales 2017–18Jason Dixon ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 1998–99, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09Jamaal Franklin ~Guangsha Lions 2014–15,Shanxi Brave Dragons 2015–16, 2016–17,Sichuan Blue Whales 2017–18, 2018–19,Shanxi Loongs 2019–20Charles Gaines ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2009–10,Qingdao Eagles 2010–11,Shanxi Brave Dragons 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14,Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2014–15, 2015–16Jonathan Gibson ~Guangsha Lions 2013–14,Qingdao Eagles 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19,Jiangsu Dragons 2019–20Rod Gregoire ~Jilin Northeast Tigers 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06
Hamed Haddadi ~Sichuan Blue Whales 2013–14,Qingdao Eagles 2014–15,Sichuan Blue Whales 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2018–19,Nanjing Monkey Kings 2019–20Mike 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, 2016–17,Fujian Sturgeons 2017–18Donnell Harvey ~Jiangsu Dragons 2008–09, 2009–10,Tianjin Gold Lions 2011–12, 2012–13,Shandong Gold Lions 2013–14Eli Holman ~Guangsha Lions 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17,Tianjin Gold Lions 2017–18,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2019–20Lester 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, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19,Shandong Heroes 2019–20
Eugene "Pooh" Jeter ~Shandong Gold Lions/Golden Stars 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16,Tianjin Gold Lions 2016–17, 2017–18,Fujian Sturgeons 2018–19, 2019–20Dominique Jones ~Liaoning Flying Leopards 2013–14,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2014–15,Shanxi Brave Dragons 2015–16,Qingdao Eagles 2016–17,Nanjing Monkey Kings 2017–18,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2018–19, 2019–20Stephon Marbury ~Shanxi Brave Dragons 2009–10,Foshan Dralions 2010–11,Beijing Ducks 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17,Beikong Fly Dragons 2017–18Will McDonald ~Fujian Sturgeons 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14,Tongxi Monkey Kings 2014–15,Jiangsu Dragons 2015–16Randolph Morris ~Beijing Ducks 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17Olumide Oyedeji ~Beijing Ducks 2003–04, 2004–05, 2007–08,Shanxi Brave Dragons 2008–09,Liaoning Dinosaurs 2009–10,Qingdao Eagles 2011–12
Peter John Ramos ~Guangsha Lions 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13,Qingdao Eagles 2013–14,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2015–16Shavlik Randolph ~Dongguan Leopards 2011–12,Foshan Dralions 2012–13, 2013–14,Liaoning Flying Leopards 2015–16, 2016–17,Beikong Fly Dragons 2017–18, 2018–19
Sani Sakakini ~Qingdao Eagles 2011–12, 2013–14,Tongxi Monkey Kings 2015–16,Tianjin Gold Lions 2016–17,Guangzhou Long-Lions 2017–18,Beikong Royal Fighters 2019–20
Soumaila Samake ~Zhejiang Cyclones 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2008–09, 2009–10God Shammgod ~Zhejiang Cyclones 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05,Shanxi Brave Dragons 2006–07Von Wafer ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2012–13,Shanghai Sharks 2013–14,Shanxi Brave Dragons 2014–15,Tongxi Monkey Kings 2015–16,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2017–18Jameel Watkins ~Fujian Xunxing 2007–08,Jiangsu Dragons 2008–09, 2009–10,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2010–11, 2011–12Rodney White ~Guangsha Lions 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10,Shandong Gold Lions 2010–11,Guangsha Lions 2011–12Marcus E. Williams ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2009–10, 2010–11,Shanxi Brave Dragons 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2015–16George Ackles ~Shanghai Sharks 2000–01,Beijing Ducks 2001–02
Darius Adams ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19,Qingdao Eagles 2019–20Myron Allen ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2008–09, 2009–10,Shandong Gold Lions 2010–11Gilbert Arenas ~Shanghai Sharks 2012–13, 2013–14Samad Nikkhah Bahrami ~Fujian Sturgeons 2013–14,Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2015–16,Guangzhou Long-Lions 2016–17,Nanjing Monkey Kings 2017–18Brandon Bass ~Liaoning Flying Leopards 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20
Esteban Batista ~Beikong Fly Dragons 2015–16, 2016–17Michael Beasley ~Shanghai Sharks 2014–15,Shandong Golden Stars 2015–16,Guangdong Southern Tigers 2018–19Jerrelle Benimon ~Foshan Long-Lions 2015–16,Qingdao Eagles 2016–17Josh Boone ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13
Ioannis Bourousis ~Guangsha Lions 2017–18, 2018–19Denzel Bowles ~Jilin Northeast Tigers 2013–14, 2014–15Bobby Brown ~Dongguan/Shenzhen Leopards 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16,Shanxi Loongs 2018–19Ernest Brown ~Liaoning Hunters 2004–05, 2006–07Jabari Brown ~Foshan Long-Lions 2015–16,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2016–17,Jiangsu Dragons 2017–18Lorenzo Brown ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2016–17,Guangzhou Long-Lions 2018–19Will 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 2001–02Lorenzo Coleman ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07Peter Cornell ~Zhejiang Cyclones 2003–04,Guangdong Southern Tigers 2004–05Jordan Crawford ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2014–15,Tianjin Gold Lions 2015–16,Sichuan Blue Whales 2018–19Brandon Crump ~Shaanxi Kylins 2005–06, 2006–07Osama "Sam" Daghles ~Jilin Northeast Tigers 2011–12,Tianjin Gold Lions 2012–13,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2013–14
Samuel Dalembert ~Shanxi Brave Dragons 2015–16, 2016–17Chris Daniels ~Qingdao Eagles 2012–13,Liaoning Flying Leopards 2013–14,Guangdong Southern Tigers 2014–15Marcus Denmon ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2018–19, 2019–20Justin Dentmon ~Qingdao Eagles 2014–15,Sichuan Blue Whales 2015–16,Shandong Golden Stars 2016–17Carlos Dixon ~Jiangsu Dragons 2005–06, 2006–07Quincy Douby ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2010–11,Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2012–13,Shanghai Sharks 2013–14,Tianjin Gold Lions 2014–15Marcus Douthit ~Foshan Dralions 2011–12, 2012–13Michael Efevberha ~Sichuan Blue Whales 2013–14, 2014–15Ed Elisma ~Shandong Lions 2003–04,Henan Dragons 2004–05LeRon Ellis ~Beijing Olympians 1999–00, 2001–02Andre Emmett ~Shandong Gold Lions 2009–10,Fujian Sturgeons 2010–11
Rony Fahed ~Tianjin Gold Lions 2009–10, 2011–12Kay Felder ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2018–19, 2019–20Kyle Fogg ~Guangzhou Long-Lions 2017–18, 2018–19,Beikong Royal Fighters 2019–20Alton Ford ~Fujian Sturgeons 2004–05,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2009–10Ryan Forehan-Kelly ~Jiangsu Dragons 2004–05, 2007–08,Shanghai Sharks 2011–12Courtney Fortson ~Guangsha Lions 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19,Sichuan Blue Whales 2019–20Jimmer Fredette ~Shanghai Sharks 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19Andrew Goudelock ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2015–16,Shandong Golden Stars 2018–19Terrance Green ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2005–06, 2006–07Martin Green-Werscott ~Jiangsu Dragons 2004–05, 2007–08Marcus Haislip ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2010–11,Foshan Dralions 2011–12,Dongguan Leopards 2012–13,Jiangsu Dragons 2013–14Simeon Haley ~Jiangsu Dragons 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05
Justin Hamilton ~Beijing Ducks 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20Tyler Hansbrough ~Guangzhou Long-Lions 2017–18,Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2018–19,Sichuan Blue Whales 2019–20David Harrison ~Beijing Ducks 2008–09,Guangdong Southern Tigers 2009–10, 2010–11,Tianjin Gold Lions 2011–12Stephen Hart ~Shanghai Sharks 2001–02,Jiangsu Dragons 2002–03Chris Herren ~Beijing Ducks 2002–03,Jiangsu Dragons 2003–04J.J. Hickson ~Fujian Sturgeons 2016–17,Nanjing Monkey Kings 2017–18James Hodges ~Liaoning Hunters 1996–97,Jiangsu Dragons 1997–98,Liaoning Hunters 1998–99, 1999–00Othello Hunter ~Shandong Gold Lions 2011–12,Jiangsu Dragons 2012–13Aaron Jackson ~Beijing Ducks 2017–18, 2018–19,Guangsha Lions 2019–20Darnell Jackson ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2012–13,Shanghai Sharks 2013–14Pierre Jackson ~Beikong Fly Dragons 2018–19,Shenzhen Aviators 2019–20Bernard James ~Shanghai Sharks 2014–15, 2015–16Chris Johnson ~Guangsha Lions 2013–14,Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2014–15Dakari Johnson ~Qingdao Eagles 2018–19, 2019–20Ivan Johnson ~Qingdao Eagles 2011–12,Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2013–14Dwayne Jones ~Fujian Sturgeons 2010–11,Guangsha Lions 2011–12
Garth Joseph ~Shaanxi Kylins 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05Mehdi Kamrani ~Tongxi Monkey Kings 2014–15,Beikong Fly Dragons 2015–16,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2016–17Fadi El Khatib ~Foshan Long-Lions 2014–15,Fujian Sturgeons 2015–16
Maciej Lampe ~Shenzhen Leopards 2016–17,Qingdao Eagles 2017–18,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2018–19Ty Lawson ~Shandong Golden Stars 2017–18, 2018–19,Fujian Sturgeons 2019–20Justin Love ~Beijing Olympians 2002–03, 2003–04John 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
James Mays ~Beijing Ducks 2009–10,Qingdao Eagles 2017–18,Shandong Heroes 2019–20Jelani McCoy ~Jiangsu Dragons 2004–05,Guangsha Lions 2008–09,Fujian Xunxing 2009–10Errick McCollum ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2014–15,Beikong Fly Dragons 2016–17Nick Minnerath ~Shanghai Sharks 2017–18,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2018–19Gabe Muoneke ~Beijing Olympians 2003–04,Guangsha Lions 2006–07,Yunnan Bulls 2008–09
Donatas Motiejūnas ~Shandong Golden Stars 2017–18, 2018–19,Shanghai Sharks 2019–20Shabazz Muhammad ~Shanxi Loongs 2018–19,Shenzhen Aviators 2019–20Lamond Murray ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09Anthony Myles ~Dongguan Leopards 2005–06, 2006–07Hamady N'Diaye ~Foshan Dralions 2011–12,Tianjin Gold Lions 2012–13Andrew Nicholson ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2017–18,Fujian Sturgeons 2018–19,Guangzhou Loong-Lions 2019–20Reggie Okosa ~Shanghai Sharks 2005–06, 2006–07,Qingdao Eagles 2009–10,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2013–14Jeremy Pargo ~Guangsha Lions 2015–16,Shenzhen Leopards 2016–17,Nanjing Monkey Kings 2017–18Smush Parker ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2008–09, 2009–10Tim Pickett ~Shanxi Brave Dragons 2008–09,Shaanxi Kylins 2009–10,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2010–11,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2011–12Chris Porter ~Fujian Xunxing 2005–06, 2006–07Josh Powell ~Liaoning Flying Leopards 2011–12,Guangdong Southern Tigers 2013–14A.J. Price ~Shanghai Sharks 2015–16,Shandong Golden Stars 2016–17Laron Profit ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2002–03, 2003–04
Miroslav Raduljica ~Shandong Gold Lions 2014–15,Jiangsu Dragons 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20Andre Reid ~Liaoning Hunters 1998–99, 2000–01, 2001–02Kit Rhymer ~Henan Dragons 2005–06,Fujian Xunxing 2006–07Thomas Robinson ~Beikong Fly Dragons 2018–19,Sichuan Blue Whales 2019–20Leon Rodgers ~Jilin Northeast Tigers 2008–09, 2009–10,Shanxi Brave Dragons 2010–11,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2013–14Alex Scales ~Jiangsu Dragons 2002–03,Shanghai Sharks 2004–05
Luis Scola ~Shanxi Brave Dragons 2017–18,Shanghai Sharks 2018–19Shawnelle Scott ~Jiangsu Dragons 2003–04,Jilin Northeast Tigers 2004–05Garret Siler ~Shanghai Sharks 2009–10,Jiangsu Dragons 2012–13James Singleton ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2010–11,Guangdong Southern Tigers 2011–12,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2012–13, 2013–14Donald Sloan ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18,Jiangsu Dragons 2018–19Russ Smith ~Fujian Sturgeons 2017–18, 2018–19Dewarick Spencer ~Jilin Northeast Tigers 2012–13,Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2013–14John Spencer ~Jiangsu Dragons 1996–97, Sichuan Pandas 1997–98Jarnell Stokes ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2017–18,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2018–19, 2019–20Mark Strickland ~Zhejiang Cyclones 2002–03, 2003–04Damon Stringer ~Shanghai Sharks 2000–01,Shaanxi Kylins 2001–02Jared Sullinger ~Shenzhen Leopards 2017–18, 2018–19Roy Tarpley ~Beijing Olympians 2000–01, 2001–02Dajuan Tate ~Fujian Xunxing 2007–08,Shanghai Sharks 2008–09,Dongguan Leopards 2009–10Sebastian Telfair ~Tianjin Gold Lions 2013–14,Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2014–15,Fujian Sturgeons 2016–17Malcolm Thomas ~Jilin Northeast Tigers 2016–17,Shanxi Loongs 2019–20Jason Thompson ~Shandong Golden Stars 2016–17,Sichuan Blue Whales 2018–19,Beikong Royal Fighters 2019–20Mack Tuck ~Shandong Gold Lions 2004–05, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09Jeremy Tyler ~Shanxi Brave Dragons 2014–15,Fujian Sturgeons 2015–16,Tianjin Gold Lions 2016–17Jackson Vroman ~Dongguan Leopards 2010–11,Jiangsu Dragons 2011–12,Shandong Gold Lions 2012–13,Jiangsu Dragons 2013–14Willie Warren ~Chongqing Fly Dragons 2014–15,Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2015–16, 2016–17,Shanxi Brave Dragons 2017–18Sonny Weems ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2017–18,Guangdong Southern Tigers 2018–19, 2019–20Delonte West ~Fujian Sturgeons 2013–14,Shanghai Sharks 2014–15D.J. White ~Shanghai Sharks 2012–13,Sichuan Blue Whales 2013–14,Fujian Sturgeons 2014–15Shelden Williams ~Tianjin Gold Lions 2013–14, 2014–15
Guerschon Yabusele ~Shanghai Sharks 2016–17,Nanjing Monkey Kings 2019–20Joe Young ~Nanjing Monkey Kings 2018–19, 2019–20Antonio Blakeney ~Jiangsu Dragons 2019–20Dante Cunningham ~Fujian Sturgeons 2019–20Kenneth Faried ~Guangsha Lions 2019–20Marcus Georges-Hunt ~Guangzhou Loong-Lions 2019–20Erick Green ~Fujian Sturgeons 2019–20
Sylven Landesberg ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2019–20
Jeremy Lin ~Beijing Ducks 2019–20Jarell Martin ~Shenzhen Aviators 2019–20Ray McCallum Jr. ~Shanghai Sharks 2019–20Eric Mika ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2019–20Eric Moreland ~Shanxi Loongs 2019–20James Nunnally ~Shanghai Sharks 2019–20Miles Plumlee ~Guangsha Lions 2019–20Chasson Randle ~Tianjin Pioneers 2019–20Jalen Reynolds ~Guangsha Lions 2019–20Lance Stephenson ~Liaoning Flying Leopards 2019–20
Amar'e Stoudemire ~Fujian Sturgeons 2019–20Keifer Sykes ~Guangzhou Loong-Lions 2019–20
Marko Todorovic ~Tianjin Pioneers 2019–20Ekpe Udoh ~Beijing Ducks 2019–20Dez Wells ~Guangsha Lions 2019–20Behnam Yakhchali ~Nanjing Monkey Kings 2019–20Josh Adams ~Shanxi Loongs 2018–19Jeff Adrien ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2014–15Cole Aldrich ~Tianjin Gold Lions 2018–19Alan Anderson ~Shandong Gold Lions 2011–12Wael Arakji ~Beikong Fly Dragons 2017–18Isaiah Austin ~Nanjing Monkey Kings 2018–19Corey Benjamin ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2004–05David Benoit ~Shanghai Sharks 2001–02
Ben Bentil ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2016–17DeJuan Blair ~Tongxi Monkey Kings 2016–17Ryan Boatright ~Guangzhou Long-Lions 2016–17Carlos Boozer ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2016–17Kenny Boynton ~Shenzhen Leopards 2018–19Aaron Brooks ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2011–12Andre Brown ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2009–10Dee Brown ~Qingdao Eagles 2010–11Rodney Carney ~Liaoning Flying Leopards 2011–12Justin Carter ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2015–16Wilson Chandler ~Guangsha Lions 2011–12Semaj Christon ~Guangzhou Long-Lions 2017–18Earl Clark ~Shandong Golden Stars 2014–15Keith Closs ~Yunnan Bulls 2008–09Norris Cole ~Shandong Golden Stars 2016–17Mardy Collins ~Jiangsu Dragons 2011–12Brandon Costner ~Tongxi Monkey Kings 2014–15Bryce Cotton ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2015–16Jared Cunningham ~Tongxi Monkey Kings 2016–17Eddy Curry ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2012–13Ricky Davis ~Jiangsu Dragons 2010–11Malcolm Delaney ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2018–19Toney Douglas ~Jiangsu Dragons 2014–15Jerome Dyson ~Jiangsu Dragons 2018–19Jarrid Famous ~Fujian Sturgeons 2015–16Gerald Fitch ~Foshan Dralions 2013–14
Gary Forbes ~Guangsha Lions 2012–13Steve Francis ~Beijing Ducks 2010–11
Dan Gadzuric ~Jiangsu Dragons 2011–12Sundiata Gaines ~Fujian Sturgeons 2012–13Yancy Gates ~Shanxi Brave Dragons 2015–16Archie Goodwin ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2018–19Gerald Green ~Foshan Dralions 2011–12Donté Greene ~Dongguan Leopards 2013–14Al Harrington ~Fujian Sturgeons 2014–15Scotty Hopson ~Foshan Long-Lions 2015–16Royal Ivey ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2013–14Edwin Jackson ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2017–18Al Jefferson ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2018–19Cory Jefferson ~Guangzhou Long-Lions 2018–19Brandon Jennings ~Shanxi Brave Dragons 2017–18Grant Jerrett ~Beijing Ducks 2016–17DerMarr Johnson ~Jiangsu Dragons 2009–10Solomon Jones ~Liaoning Flying Leopards 2012–13Terrence Jones ~Qingdao Eagles 2017–18
Jerome Jordan ~Tongxi Monkey Kings 2015–16Arsalan Kazemi ~Chongqing Fly Dragons 2014–15D.J. Kennedy ~Guangzhou Long-Lions 2016–17Alex Kirk ~Guangzhou Long-Lions 2016–17Viacheslav Kravtsov ~Foshan Long-Lions 2014–15Cady Lalanne ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2016–17Carl Landry ~Jilin Northeast Tigers 2017–18Keith Langford ~Shenzhen Leopards 2017–18Priest Lauderdale ~Shandong Gold Lions 2008–09Gani Lawal ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2011–12Ricky Ledo ~Beikong Fly Dragons 2018–19
Augusto Lima ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2017–18Shawn Long ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2017–18Cartier Martin ~Jilin Northeast Tigers 2011–12Kenyon Martin ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2011–12Loukas Mavrokefalidis ~Qingdao Eagles 2016–17Jason Maxiell ~Tianjin Gold Lions 2015–16Chris McCullough ~Shanxi Loongs 2018–19Tracy McGrady ~Qingdao Eagles 2012–13Dominic McGuire ~Shenzhen Leopards 2015–16Jerel McNeal ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2013–14
Patty Mills ~Xinjiang Flying Tigers 2011–12Jérôme Moïso ~Jiangsu Dragons 2010–11J'mison Morgan ~Chongqing Fly Dragons 2014–15Liam McMorrow ~Tongxi Monkey Kings 2015–16Darius Morris ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2017–18Arnett Moultrie ~Jiangsu Dragons 2014–15
Emmanuel Mudiay ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2014–15Xavier Munford ~Fujian Sturgeons 2018–19Kevin Murphy ~Guangsha Lions 2014–15Greg Oden ~Jiangsu Dragons 2015–16Daniel Orton ~Sichuan Blue Whales 2014–15Arinze Onuaku ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2017–18Brandon Paul ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2018–19Adreian Payne ~Nanjing Monkey Kings 2018–19Doron Perkins ~Foshan Dralions 2012–13Imad Qahwash ~Jiangsu Dragons 2012–13Tyrese Rice ~Shenzhen Leopards 2017–18Anthony Roberson ~Fujian Sturgeons 2011–12Taylor Rochestie ~Tianjin Gold Lions 2018–19JaKarr Sampson ~Shandong Golden Stars 2018–19Samardo Samuels ~Jiangsu Dragons 2016–17Henry Sims ~Shanxi Brave Dragons 2016–17Josh Smith ~Sichuan Blue Whales 2016–17J.R. Smith ~Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2011–12Marreese Speights ~Guangzhou Long-Lions 2018–19Alex Stepheson ~Guangzhou Long-Lions 2016–17Saulius Štombergas ~Shanghai Sharks 1996–97Stromile Swift ~Shandong Gold Lions 2009–10Maurice Taylor ~Shanxi Brave Dragons 2009–10Lance Thomas ~Foshan Dralions 2013–14Deon Thompson ~Liaoning Flying Leopards 2014–15Marcus Thornton ~Beijing Ducks 2017–18David Vanterpool ~Jilin Northeast Tigers 1998–99Casper Ware ~Tianjin Gold Lions 2015–16Hakim Warrick ~Liaoning Flying Leopards 2013–14Bonzi Wells ~Shanxi Brave Dragons 2008–09Damien Wilkins ~Beijing Ducks 2013–14Alan Williams ~Qingdao Eagles 2015–16Marcus D. Williams ~Jiangsu Dragons 2011–12Derrick Williams ~Tianjin Gold Lions 2017–18Metta World Peace(known in China as The Panda's Friend) ~Sichuan Blue Whales 2014–15Dorell Wright ~Beikong Fly Dragons 2015–16Khalif Wyatt ~Guangdong Southern Tigers 2013–14On October 4, 2019, theHouston Rockets general managerDaryl Morey issued a tweet in support of the2019–20 Hong Kong protests.[23] Morey's tweet resulted in the Chinese Basketball Association's suspension of its relationship with theHouston Rockets andChina Central Television's removal of all NBA games from its broadcast schedule until further notice.[24]
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