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WATCH: Blatche, China star Yi Jianlian are former NBA teammates

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October 3, 2015 | 12:09am

MANILA, Philippines — With the Philippines and China facing off in the finals of the FIBA Asia Championship, let's take a look back at a rare moment featuring key players of the two teams who also happen to be former NBA players.

Check out this FIBA Asia Finals primer of sorts--a gem of a clip courtesy of CSN that's sitting on YouTube all these years, featuring none other than the clashing teams' big men and former Wizards teammates Andray Blatche and Yi Jianlian.

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ANDRAY BLATCHE AND YI JIANLIAN

ASIA

ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP

ASIA FINALS

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WITH THE PHILIPPINES AND CHINA
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