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Kyle Anderson officially obtained Chinese citizenship, allowing him to participate in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

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China welcomed a huge boost for their national team after the Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson officially obtained Chinese citizenship.

Kyle Anderson

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It will allow Anderson to play in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup. So far, it has not been confirmed whether Anderson will represent China in the tournament.

China announced its extended 18-man roster for FIBA World Cup 2023 in June, but Anderson was not included.

Anderson posed for a picture with his mom, Suzanne, and Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming following the completion of his naturalization process.

Even though the rules are stricter than in most other countries, Anderson fits the bill to be a Chinese citizen. His maternal grandmother was born to a Chinese father and Jamaican mother, making Anderson one-eight Chinese.

Back in 2018, Anderson's family tracked down their relatives in China after his mother found out that her grandfather is from Xinmu New Village in Longgang, Shenzhen.

Anderson was given a Chinese name back then - Li Kaier.

Last season, Anderson averaged 9.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game in 69 appearances for the Timberwolves.

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