ESPN's Chris Sheridan minces no words in assessing Yi Jianlian's game against Team USA. "Yi, to put it politely, looked horrible before salvaging a little respect", writes Sheridan, adding, "a little less politely, we'll tell you that the Mandarin word for 'stiff' is 'guaizhong.'" NBC's Doug Collins and ESPN's John Hollinger were less harsh, but neither offered much praise...or hope for Nets' fans.
- Yi struggles against Team USA defense - Chris Sheridan - ESPN
- Doug Collins on Yi Jianlian - NBC Olympics
- U.S. Works Out Kinks and Steamrolls China - John Hollinger - New York Sun
- Yi struggles against U.S. on huge stage - Charles F. Gardner - Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel