Kyranbek Makan
Kelanbaike Makan (born September 27, 1992) is a Chinese basketball player of Kyrgyz origin[1] who plays in the small forward position for China and currently plays for Chinese club Xinjiang Flying Tigers.[2] He was included in the Chinese squad for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[3]
No. 13 – Xinjiang Flying Tigers | |
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Position | Small forward |
Personal information | |
Born | Xinjiang, China | 27 September 1992
Nationality | Chinese |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Career information | |
Playing career | 2016–present |
Career history | |
2016-present | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
2019 CBA Finals incident
During the Finals of the 2018–19 Chinese Basketball Association season, Kelanbaike Makan collided with teammate Sun Tonglin. Kyranbek needed to get his front teeth removed. During the surgery, he refused to anesthesia because he was afraid it would limit his flexibility. In Game 3, Kyranbek hit two 3-pointers and displayed his defensive skills as he had a positive impact on the game when he guarded Marshon Brooks. He subsequently gained standing ovation from the crowd.[4]
External links
- Profile at Eurobasket.com
References
- Ethnic Kyrgyz selected to play in world championship from Chinese men's national basketball team AKIpress, 30 August 2019. Accessed 2 March 2020.
- "Kelanbaike Makan profile, FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2017". FIBA.COM. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
- "Kelanbaike MAKAN at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019". FIBA.basketball (in German). Retrieved 2019-09-15.
- Xinjiang's captain Kyranbek plays his heart out in CBA Finals Yamei (XinhuaNet.com), 2 May 2019. Accessed 2 March 2020.