CBA Icon Han Dejun Retires After 18 Seasons with Liaoning
Liaoning center Han Dejun retires after 18 seasons in the CBA, ending a decorated career as one of the league’s top rebounders, a four-time champion and a paragon of loyalty.
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Liaoning center Han Dejun retires after 18 seasons in the CBA, ending a decorated career as one of the league’s top rebounders, a four-time champion and a paragon of loyalty.
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