Fans are hilarious as Ben McLemore reported signing to play in China: "Ben Simmons will be joining him soon"

Ben McLemore was an NBA talent who last played for the Portland Trail Blazers back in the 2021-22 season. McLemore was drafted back in 2013 by the Sacramento Kings as the seventh overall pick. After playing for nine seasons, the former Blazers guard is now a free agent still trying to find a team. Apparently, fans might see him in action again, just not in the NBA, though.

According to NBA Central, McLemore will be signing with the Shandong Heroes of the Chinese Basketball Association and is now China-bound. That doesn't come as a surprise anymore, as Dwight Howard started the recent trend of former NBA players playing in Asian leagues.

Unfortunately, McLemore's decision to play in China didn't sit well with fans who roasted him on social media They even made a joke about Ben Simmons soon joining him in the CBA because of how poorly he has been performing this season.

@Vince1o7 tweeted: "Ben Simmons will be joining him soon"

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Fans find Ben McLemore and other NBA players signing in Chinese league unreal

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NBA players like Ben McLemore deciding to play in the Chinese league isn't necessarily something new.

In fact, players like Michael Beasley, Kenyon Martin and J.R. Smith have all had their fair share of experience playing in China. Despite the number of notable names taking their talents to Asia, though, fans aren't sold on the idea.

While fans on social media have expressed their sentiments about Ben McLemore playing in China, some have also hilariously brought up current players' names who they think would fit in.

Here are some such reactions:

@HardenFinalsMVP tweeted: "Why? He can still help the Sixers RIGHT NOW"

@OTownNBA tweeted: "He should still be in the league"

@mets_headline tweeted: "He’s a really really good shooter idk how he’s not on a team"

@MacMillerStan4L tweeted: "Rough dude had a mean 3"

@TheQueenBeeBBQ tweeted: "That’s on the bucket list. Every baller in America wants to play for the Shandong Heroes."

@ChattyDadhwal tweeted: "Why is every ex-Laker ending up in China? Won't be surprised if Melo goes to China at this point... Sad but not surprised."

@_taeworld tweeted: "Rudy Gobert is taking Chinese classes every Saturday I heard"

@RinglessJorBozo tweeted: "Giannis will be joining him soon"

@spide_71 tweeted: "jarrett allen signing with them soon as well"

@hayeslegoatfan tweeted: "Westbrook will be teaming up with him soon"