Here he comes! The triple-crown center is about to arrive! Beijing team shakes up the entire CBA.

It's almost time, the wait is nearly over.

A well-known domestic basketball platform reports:Around March 4th, McGee is expected to come to China and join the Beijing team.

Earlier this month, the Beijing team officially announced the blockbuster signing of McGee, arguably the most high-profile foreign player in the CBA this season. The biggest name might be the Shanghai team's foreign player "Whiteside" Hassan Whiteside, who during his NBA career was a 1-time rebounding champion, 2-time blocks champion, and was once selected to the All-Defensive Second Team.

McGee was born on January 19, 1988. He was the 18th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Standing at 2.13 meters with a 2.29-meter wingspan, this center had a 16-year NBA career, averaging 7.6 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 16.1 minutes per game in the regular season, and 5.6 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 block in 12.4 minutes per game in the playoffs.

This guy boasts a fairly rich NBA resume, with the most dazzling achievements being his three championship rings (2 with the Warriors, 1 with the Lakers) and a gold medal with Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics.

Although McGee is now 38 years old, he can still dominate in leagues outside the NBA.In the recently concluded Australian NBL season, playing for the Illawarra Hawks, he appeared in 31 games. Averaging 25 minutes per game, he put up impressive all-around numbers of 19.3 points, 10 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.8 blocks, with a field goal percentage of 56%. He was named the team's MVP and led the team in points, rebounds, and blocks.

Therefore, several strong CBA teams were initially interested in acquiring McGee. Ultimately, as mentioned, the Beijing team stood out due to factors like its city appeal and team strength, and of course, the offered salary was undoubtedly top-tier.

Zhou Qi + McGee + Zeng Fanbo—the Beijing team's frontcourt is loaded with physical talent. The backcourt is also strong with two All-Star domestic guards, Zhao Rui and Chen Yingjun, to feed them the ball. On paper, their strength seems impeccable. The next question is whether they can develop effective chemistry. Currently, the team holds a 14-9 record, ranking 7th in the league. Their performance in the first stage fell short of expectations due to a wave of injuries.

Finally, let's take a look at McGee's performance in the NBL season for a preview.

Shot-blocking defense is his specialty, creating a no-fly zone that's hard to penetrate.

Finishing alley-oops is a breeze for him; his skills remain sharp, and he can still soar through the air with agility.