Timberwolves’ Kyle Anderson is set to play for China in FIBA World Cup

Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson is set to play for China in FIBA World Cup

BEIJING (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves sixth man Kyle Anderson will play for China in the FIBA Basketball World Cup starting next month. Anderson and the Chinese Basketball Association on Monday announced Anderson's addition to the roster.

Timberwolves’ Kyle Anderson is set to play for China in FIBA World Cup

BEIJING (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves sixth man Kyle Anderson will play for China in the FIBA Basketball World Cup starting next month. Anderson and the Chinese Basketball Association on Monday announced Anderson’s addition to the roster. Anderson’s maternal great grandfather was Chinese, making Anderson eligible to play for China as a naturalized citizen. “Hello, fans in China, this is Li Kai’er. I’m so happy to announce I will be representing …

Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson is set to play for China in FIBA World Cup

BEIJING (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves sixth man Kyle Anderson will play for China in the FIBA Basketball World Cup starting next month. Anderson and the Chinese Basketball Association on Monday […]

NBA player Kyle Anderson, born in New York, obtains Chinese citizenship; will play for China in World Cup

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson was granted Chinese citizenship and will play for China at the upcoming FIBA World Cup.

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson obtains Chinese citizenship ahead of FIBA World Cup

On Monday (July 24), Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson attained Chinese citizenship through naturalization. The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) confirmed the development on Monday. With this, the 29-year-old forward has become the latest elite athlete to acquire Chinese nationality through naturalization whereas he is now the first-ever basketballer to do so.

NBA's Kyle Anderson obtains Chinese citizenship

Beijing's basketball association has said that NBA star Kyle Anderson has acquired Chinese citizenship, opening up the opportunity for the American-born forward to play for the Asian giant on the international stage.