Career Timeline of Li Yueru: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Li Yueru made an impact.

Li Yueru is a Chinese professional basketball player currently playing for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA and the Chinese national team. She was drafted into the WNBA in 2019 by the Atlanta Dream in the third round.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Joined Guangdong Dolphins

In 2015, Li Yueru started her professional career by playing for the Guangdong Dolphins of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA).

2017: Participated at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup

In 2017, Li Yueru participated at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup.

2019: Drafted by the Atlanta Dream

In 2019, Li Yueru was drafted by the Atlanta Dream in the third round of the WNBA draft.

2020: Joined Inner Mongolia

In 2020, Li Yueru joined Inner Mongolia of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA).

February 2022: Traded to the Los Angeles Sparks

On February 5, 2022, Li Yueru's rights were traded to the Los Angeles Sparks along with Chennedy Carter.

March 2022: Traded to the Chicago Sky

On March 30, 2022, Li Yueru was traded to the Chicago Sky in exchange for Lexie Brown.

2023: Draft Pick

In 2023, Erica Wheeler was selected in the WNBA draft first-round pick

2023: Played for Beşiktaş

In 2023, Li Yueru played for Beşiktaş of the Women's Basketball Super League.

2023: Played for Inner Mongolia

In 2023, Li Yueru played for Inner Mongolia of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA).

February 2024: Traded to the Los Angeles Sparks

On February 21, 2024, Li Yueru was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks along with Julie Allemand.

November 2024: Signed with Galatasaray

On November 21, 2024, Li Yueru signed with Galatasaray.

2024: Competed at the Summer Olympics

In 2024, Li Yueru competed for the Chinese national team at the Summer Olympics in Paris, leading the team in points, rebounds, efficiency and field goal percentage.