(via the Wizznutzz)

If nothing else, the fan interaction that Gilbert would’ve had with the Chinese people should’ve been enough to get him a roster spot on the Olympic team.  His shoes a big hit over there and there are plenty of fans that like to wear his jersey as well.  Darren Rovell reports that Gilbert has the sixth best selling jersey in China, putting him ahead of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard, and some guy by the name Yao Ming.

I know there’s been a lot of talk lately about how Josh Childress started the movement of players going to Europe.  If Gilbert can stay as popular as he is now, he might be the first player to jump ship to Asia.  After he’s through with his contract of couse.