Li Wei rolls back the years to help Malaysia beat CCUT


Malaysia, Li Wei Chee (centre) battle for the ball.

KUALA LUMPUR: Chee Li Wei used to be called Optimus Prime during his heyday for his all-action performance.

Now, at 33, he showed that he’s still one of the best centres in South-East Asia as he steered Malaysia to a hard-fought 98-88 win over the Chung Chou University of Science and Technology (CCUT) in the Maba International Basketball Invitation Championships.

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