On August 3rd, according to HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, the Brooklyn Nets and 22-year-old Chinese forward Zeng Fanbo reached a contract agreement this weekend. Although the specific details of the contract have not yet been announced, Scotto has confirmed the news on his social media account.

Zeng Fanbo was ESPN's No. 33 high school player in the 2022 class and a former member of the G League Ignite team. After playing in the G League for one year in 2021, he went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft and subsequently chose to return to China to develop his career.

Zeng Fanbo has spent the past three years with the Beijing Ducks in the CBA, establishing himself with his impressive rim protection and consistent three-point shooting. At 6'2 " , if he can continue this inside-outside play in the NBA, it would undoubtedly please any general manager or head coach.

In the past season, Zeng Fanbo averaged 14.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 41% , demonstrating his potential and value as a space-type big man.

It's worth noting that Zeng Fanbo decided to miss the FIBA Asia Cup in July of this year due to a back injury, preferring to focus on recovery rather than playing through an injury at such a young age. Also opting out of the national team was Trail Blazers rookie center Yang Hansen. Yang is considered one of China's best young centers, while Zeng Fanbo is considered by the media to be a leader in his position.

After making the wise decision to sit out, Zeng Fanbo is expected to be fully recovered by the start of fall training camp. The Nets will continue to monitor his physical condition and subsequent contract details. Whether this new Chinese player can establish himself in the NBA remains to be seen.