Jiaozuo adds Weems to their roster

Sonny Weems

Jiaozuo Cultural Tourism (NBL) added to their roster experienced 39-year old American swingman Sonny Weems (198cm-93kg-1986, college: Arkansas). He is not a newcomer in Chinese League as he played last season at Shenzhen Leopards (CBA). In 40 games he recorded 13.2ppg, 4.9rpg and 5.0apg. NBL will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week.
The previous (2024) summer he played at another Chinese team Hebei Xianglan.
In 2008 he was drafted by Chicago Bulls (NBA) in second round (39th overall). The former University of Arkansas standout is in his 18th (!!!) season in pro basketball.
He is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in eight different countries. Weems tasted the life as a pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. He has played professionally in Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Lithuania (Zalgiris), Russia, Turkey (Efes), USA, NBA (Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors), China (Guandong Tigers, Golden Bulls and Loongs) and The Basketball Tournament (Team Arkansas).
Among many awards Weems' team made it to the NBL Semifinals in 2024. Weems was also voted Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese League Import Player of the Year back in 2020.
He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Jiaozuo.

Tags : SONNY WEEMS, JIAOZUO CULTURAL TOURISM, CHINESE BASKETBALL, CHINESE TRANSACTIONS