LOS ANGELES-- The Los Angeles Sparks introduced today the finalizing of Chinese guard Yang Liwei. She comes to be the second Chinese-born player to wear for the Stimulates, joining Zheng Haixia, that was composed by the Sparks in 1997."We're delighted to have the possibility to bring Li to LA, " stated Stimulates CAO GM Karen Bryant. "She includes speed, athleticism and worldwide experience to our current lineup."Yang most lately participated in the 2022 FIBA Female's World Cup, where she played in eight video games, holding averages of 9.3 factors, 3.9 aids and 1.6 rebounds. She helped lead her group to a silver medal surface shooting 46.5% from the field and 50.0% from past the arc. "Liwei is an outstanding and highly regarded worldwide guard with large game experience, " said Head Train Curt Miller. "She will bring us tremendous power and interest on the court. She is a great leader on the Chinese National Group and we look forward to that leadership influencing our locker space."In her latest period with Inner Mongolia, the four-time WCBA All-Star balanced 13.5 factors, 5.2 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.9 swipes in 19 games. During those 19 games she likewise shot a career-best 61.4% from the field, including 40.4% from deep and 81.1% from the totally free toss line. Prior to her time at Inner Mongolia, Yang played 10 seasons in Guangdong Sparks Jersey, including two seasons with Nneka Ogwumike in 2014 and 2019."I am so excited to sign up with the LA Triggers this season, " stated Yang. "I am ready to combat for my group and my teammates."ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES SPARKSFounded in 1996, the Los Angeles Sparks are just one of three initial franchises in the Women's National Basketball Organization. The Triggers have actually won three WNBA Championships, have received the playoffs in 20 of their 26 periods and remain the just energetic team in the organization to win back-to-back titles. The Los Angeles Sparks are committed to making sure each home video game at Sector has a champion level home entertainment experience while showcasing the most effective female athletes from around the globe on the court. LA Stimulates 2023 period tickets are readily available below for acquisition.