Etymology

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Today it means: To quit or transfer from a major professional sports league, suggesting a player does not deserve their current place. Full definition →

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The story

From the phrase "Get ready to learn Chinese, buddy," originating from an image macro falsely quoting NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in reference to controversy surrounding player Kyrie Irving, suggesting that Irving should be exiled to lower-tier Chinese league.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.