Why is Yi Jianlian called the chair man?

When the famous "big mouth" received a question from a fan from Canada, he gave Yi Jianlian a "spoof nickname" - The Chairman.

From the day they entered the team, their names have been linked to the history of the club...

Although the Chinese have high expectations for Yi Jianlian, in the eyes of Americans , this Chinese big man is the most mysterious figure among all the rookies this year. And the conflict between him and the Bucks also offended many American fans. The term "Chair Man" comes from a public training Yi Jianlian had before participating in the draft. At that time, Yi Jianlian did not fight against others, but used several chairs as defenders to attack. Such an ambiguous "performance" also made many people feel resentful. This is how the term "chair man" comes about.

A fan named M. Filling from Montreal, Canada asked Simmons: I have a question, is Yi Jianlian’s nickname "Chair Man"? Even though everyone says so.

Simmons also responded: Now everyone is saying that. This is one of the few wonderful nicknames in recent years. Not only does the tone sound vaguely similar, but the joke has roots. (Before the lottery draft, Yi Jianlian’s video used a chair as a defender to turn and layup) It’s so funny. Since (the famous American entertainer) Sinatra died, no one has dared to call this nickname ( Chairman also means chairman), now we can call him "Chairman Yi".

Of course, it is understandable for Americans to make this joke. If you don't like it, Yi Jianlian should learn from Yao Ming and change from the "noodle" in O'Neal's mouth to the "Big Mac" today.