Jordan Brand Just Added Its First Chinese Superstar To The Roster

Michael Jordan’s Jordan Brands has added its newest athlete to the fold, as Chinese basketball star Guo Ailun is officially a Jordan athlete. Jordan Brands says the move coincides with the 20-year anniversary of the company’s first foray into Greater China.

The Nike company announced the move on its site with a video featuring his jersey added to a locker room along with stars like Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Russell Westbrook.

Jordan himself offered a quote about the importance of adding Guo to the Jordan brand.
“We’re excited to welcome Guo to the Jordan Family,” Jordan said. “From his competitive spirit and style of play on the court to his strong personality off the court, he’s a great fit for the brand. We look forward to Guo representing the game, Jordan Brand, and ultimately himself in Greater China.”

Guo is a 24-year-old point guard for the Liaoning Flying Leopards in the Chinese Basketball Association.

Here’s a mixtape from this year’s FIBA Asia Cup, if you want to see Guo in action.

The 6-foot-4 star called joining Jordan Brand a “dream come true.”

“Joining the Jordan Brand family is a dream come true,” says Guo, “I’ve visualized playing like MJ since I was a kid — from managing the game and leading my team to a championship. It is an honor to be the first Jordan Brand athlete in China and I am thrilled to bring my love of the game to the brand.”

Ailun will also participate in Nike’s international outreach endeavor called Wings, which serves as a community development initiative around the basketball world.

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