This should be Yi Jianlian's time. The GM who traded for him is now his coach. The Team China coach who gave him his first chance is now his assistant coach. His personal trainer is no longer persona non grata at the PNY Center. The problem is that he's down again, recovering from a badly mangled lip. Al Iannazzone looks at Yi's potential under the new regime and his injuries...each sustained when playing hard.
- Yi Can't Catch a Break - Al Iannazzone - The Nets Insider