2-Time Golden State Warriors Champion Teams Up With D’Angelo Russell in China

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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: Quinn Cook #4, Zaza Pachulia #27 and JaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors react in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Getty

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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 03: JaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 3, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Getty

AKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a foul during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 26, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Getty

After D'Angelo Russell, another former NBA player is signing with the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association.

According to BasketNews, JaVale McGee has officially formed a deadly duo with Russell in Shanghai for this upcoming season as the Sharks bid to win back-to-back CBA championships.

"Three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee has officially joined the Shanghai Sharks, putting two longtime NBA veterans on the same CBA roster after the Chinese club also signed guard D'Angelo Russell," BasketNews reported.

GettyJaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 3, 2018 in Oakland, California.

McGee and Russell were never teammates in the NBA, though they played with the same teams over the course of their respective careers.

They played for the Los Angeles Lakers , Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks . McGee also played for the Washington Wizards , while Russell spent the second half of last season there but never played a game for the Wizards.

McGee's NBA Career

JaVale McGee is a 16-year NBA veteran.

In addition to the teams mentioned above, McGee has also played for the Denver Nuggets , Philadelphia 76ers , Cleveland Cavaliers , Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings .

McGee has career averages of 7.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 909 games. He won two NBA titles with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018 and one ring with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.

After no NBA offers in the summer of 2025, McGee took his talents overseas. He has played for the Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rico, the Illawarra Hawks in Australia and the Beijing Ducks in China over the past two seasons.

In 26 games for the Ducks last season, McGee averaged 11.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.

McGee helped the Ducks reach the CBA semifinals, but they lost to the Shanghai Sharks 3-1 in the best-of-five series.

Russell's NBA Career

D'Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers — GettyD'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

D'Angelo Russell was in the NBA for 11 seasons. He also played for the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves during his career in addition to the teams mentioned above.

Russell was acquired by the Memphis Grizzlies from the Washington Wizards this offseason as part of a six-team, 11-player trade. The Grizzlies waived him on September 25, leading to his exit from the league and moving overseas in China.

In 11 NBA seasons, Russell averaged 17.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game. He was a one-time All-Star with the Nets in 2019, but he was unable to sustain his individual success.

His minutes dwindled down over the past two seasons, with the Wizards choosing to not play him upon acquiring him at the trade deadline.

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