According to NBA Central, McLemore will be signing with the Shandong Heroes of the Chinese Basketball Association and is now China-bound. That doesn’t come as a surprise anymore, as Dwight Howard started the recent trend of former NBA players playing in Asian leagues.
Unfortunately, McLemore’s decision to play in China didn’t sit well with fans who roasted him on social media They even made a joke about Ben Simmons soon joining him in the CBA because of how poorly he has been performing this season.
Fans find Ben McLemore and other NBA players signing in Chinese league unreal
NBA players like Ben McLemore deciding to play in the Chinese league isn’t necessarily something new.
In fact, players like Michael Beasley, Kenyon Martin and J.R. Smith have all had their fair share of experience playing in China. Despite the number of notable names taking their talents to Asia, though, fans aren’t sold on the idea.
While fans on social media have expressed their sentiments about Ben McLemore playing in China, some have also hilariously brought up current players’ names who they think would fit in.
Here are some such reactions:
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