Dinwiddie Reportedly Interested in China Move as Guangdong Explores Possibility; New Coach Shares Vision

On August 28 Beijing time, reporter Song Xiang reported that former NBA player Spencer Dinwiddie is interested in playing in China and has an agent team helping facilitate the process. A source close to Guangdong has revealed that the team is attempting to contact the player who once averaged 20 points per game in an NBA season. If Dinwiddie joins Guangdong, the team's roster would become even more interesting for the new season. Meanwhile, Guangdong released an interview video with new head coach Yakovlevic, marking his first public message to fans. He said the team's goal for the new season is not simply to chase a championship, but to develop a winning mindset, while emphasizing the importance of training. In addition, Huang Mingyi has confirmed a loan move to Jilin, with a possible return to Guangdong in the future.

Younger fans may know Dinwiddie because he participated in a basketball-related variety program in China, while older fans are more likely to remember him as a former teammate of Jeremy Lin.

Dinwiddie is 33 years old and spent 11 seasons in the NBA. Over his career, he averaged 27.7 minutes per game with 13 points, 5.1 assists and 3 rebounds. In the 2019-20 season, he produced the best numbers of his career, averaging 20.6 points, 6.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds while playing for the Nets. If Dinwiddie really comes to the CBA and joins Guangdong, his NBA experience and statistics would make him a highly notable foreign player candidate. Regarding his connection with Guangdong, media reports have indicated that the team is indeed interested in the scoring guard. Dinwiddie can play both guard positions, while Sumner can handle the second and third positions. If Guangdong adds a big man import, the overall foreign player combination would be highly competitive. However, Dinwiddie has been away from the NBA for two years and played in Germany last season, so his current form remains uncertain. His high contract demands also mean that Guangdong's interest does not guarantee a signing.

Guangdong released an interview video with new head coach Yakovlevic, marking the first official introduction of the new coach to fans. In the video, Yakovlevic shared several important messages.

First, he believes the most important task at present is to understand the players and the team, and help them improve through training based on their characteristics. Second, Yakovlevic reiterated that the team's immediate goal is to build a winning environment rather than only talk about competing for a championship from the beginning. Finally, he said training is extremely important for professional players, who need to improve day after day and strive for more victories.

According to media reports, Guangdong prospect forward Huang Mingyi has confirmed a loan move to Jilin, although the two sides are still discussing details such as the loan duration. The decision to send Huang Mingyi to Jilin was made by Guangdong, with the player hoping to find opportunities in a new environment. The team is willing to support the move while protecting its own interests. Xu Xin previously received playing opportunities through a similar arrangement, and Huang Mingyi could still return to Guangdong in the future.