Mysterious Yi arrives in Milwaukee *Cue Mystery Music*

Yi Jianlian has been more elusive than Jimmy Hoffa it seems. From the moment he was drafted and his handlers were very vocal about his dislike for going to the Bucks, it's been a media frenzy about this odd basketball player.

Now, it's about age.

Yi, Milwaukee's top draft pick, joined his new team for his first practice Thursday, but again dodged the question that's hounded him since announcing he was coming to the NBA. Yi's birth certificate lists him as being born Oct. 27, 1987, which would make him 19, but he's long been rumored older. When asked, Yi stated through translation--No comment.

Why would that matter at this stage in the game?

It doesn't--really--it's not like he's trying to get the child's buffet price at Sizzler. But it does once again raise some questions about character and integrity for someone earning millions. Wearing orange and white high tops embroidered with his name that clashed badly with the Bucks' training apparel, Yi blocked a few shots but showed obvious signs of fatigue, coming up short on several jumpers at the 2 1/2-hour practice.

While his relationship with the Bucks started off rocky, it seems to have changed--for now. Yi said he's been impressed by Milwaukee so far, and is eager to explore the city that has a tiny Asian population and is known more for beer and bratwurst than cultural diversity.

Let the circus continue....

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