[1] After the retirement from basketball player, Li started his coaching career in 1988.

In 1991, Li was appointed as the coach of China women's national basketball team.

In 1993, Li left his position and became the deputy director of Sichuan Sport Bureau in next year.

[2] On 2 February 2023, he was put under investigation for alleged "serious violations of discipline and laws" by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the party's internal disciplinary body, and the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China.

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