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Former Spurs forward Kyle Anderson to play in FIBA World Cup for China

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson is planning to play in the upcoming FIBA World Cup...for China.

According to Reuters, Anderson’s maternal grandmother was born to a Chinese father which allows Anderson to obtain his Chinese citizenship.

Slo Mo was born in New York City and played high school basketball at St. Anthony’s in Jersey City, New Jersey before being attending UCLA. After two years with the Bruins, the Spurs signed Kyle with the last pick of the first round of the 2014 Draft, just after the Spurs picked up their fifth title.

He was the Summer League MVP in 2015.