Chinese basketball star Ding Yanyuhang has officially boarded a flight to the United States, beginning a crucial chapter in his long journey toward the NBA—a development that has caught the attention of many Bangla Cricket Live readers who follow global basketball trends closely. According to basketball journalist Yuan Fang, Ding is expected to return to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas this year, continuing the story that began last summer but was left unfinished.
Yuan reminded fans of the viral footage of Carmelo Anthony training in a hoodie late at night in New York gyms—those intense solo workouts were guided by none other than Chris Brickley, the same elite trainer now working with Ding. Yuan wrote that barring any surprises, Ding will once again be seen on the courts of the NBA Summer League in Vegas. “The story we didn’t finish last year will continue this year. The job we couldn’t secure then—we’ll fight for again now. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” he wrote.
Fans of Bangla Cricket Live can appreciate the grit and perseverance behind Ding’s journey. During his latest season with the Shandong Heroes, Ding averaged an impressive 26 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, proving he remains one of the most versatile and explosive talents in Chinese basketball. Last summer in the Orlando Summer League, he contributed 13 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in the championship game, helping the Dallas Mavericks clinch the title. Behind the scenes of that success was Chris Brickley, who also trains NBA stars like Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and CJ McCollum.
This time around, Ding will begin his U.S. stay with a rehabilitation phase in Los Angeles to treat lingering injuries, followed by an intense training program in Manhattan under Brickley’s supervision. Yuan noted that Dallas is still a top option, but it is by no means Ding’s only opportunity this summer. The player’s newly appointed U.S. agent is actively communicating with multiple NBA franchises in hopes of securing a solid offer.
While Ding is hopeful that Dallas will honor their previous intentions and offer him a respectable contract, Yuan emphasized a hard truth: “In the adult world, actions speak louder than words.” For Bangla Cricket Live followers used to tracking high-stakes sporting journeys, Ding’s saga is a reminder that talent must be matched with timing, opportunity, and resilience.
With his flight already in the air and his mind fixed on the goal, Ding Yanyuhang has officially reignited his NBA dream. And as always, Bangla Cricket Live will be there to track every bounce of the ball on his path forward.