Bucks forward Yi Jianlian went through his first practice with the team this morning at the team's training facility in St. Francis.
When the 2 ½-hour session was over, the 7-foot forward addressed the media -- in English and Chinese.
Asked about Milwaukee, a city his handlers wanted him to avoid, Yi said: "When I got to the city last night, on the freeway I saw the big electronic billboard, and my picture was on it. It was a big surprise to me and I felt excited.
"It's a beautiful city -- you've got a lake, a river. It seems comfortable here."
Yi, who flew 14 hours from Shanghai to Chicago on Wednesday, will take part in the team's annual media / photo day on Friday.
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