Jiangsu Dragons Kentier (), also known as Jiangsu Dragons or Jiangsu Kentier, are a Chinese professional

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team in the Southern Division of the

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, based in

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History

In the 2004–05 season, the Jiangsu Dragons finished in last place in the South Division. Tristan Wells lead the team in points and defeated the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the quarter-finals and the

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in the semi-finals, but lost to the

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in the Finals.

Current roster

Seasons

Notable players

* Hu Weidong (1985–2005) *

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(1999–2017) *

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(1999–2000) * Alex Scales (2001–2002) * Chris Herren (2003–2004) * Yi Li (2004–present) *

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(2004–2005) * Brian Butch (2008) * Donnell Harvey (2008–2009) * Jameel Watkins (2008–2009) * Ricky Davis (2010) * Jérôme Moïso (2010–2011) * Antoine Wright (2010–2011) * Dan Gadzuric (2011) *

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(2011) * Marcus Williams (2011–2012) * / Jackson Vroman (2011–2012) *

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(2012–2013) *

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(2012–2013) * Marcus Haislip (2013–2014) * Toney Douglas (2014–2015) * Chris Singleton (2014–2015) * Arnett Moultrie (2014–2015) *

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(2015–2018) *

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(2015–2016) * Will McDonald (2015, 2016–present) * Samardo Samuels (2016–2017) *

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(2017–present) * Antonio Blakeney

References

External links

Club website at Sina.com.cn
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